Jussi Kurikkala
Finnish cross-country skier (1912–1951)
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Juho "Jussi" Kurikkala (12 August 1912 – 10 March 1951) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He was born in Kalajoki, and won three medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1937, a gold in the same event in 1938, and a gold in the 18 km in 1939. He was also a long-distance runner and competed in the marathon at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
Jussi Kurikkala in 1944 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's cross-country skiing | ||
Representing  Finland | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 1938 Lahti | 4 × 10 km relay |
| 1939 Zakopane | 18 km |
 | 1937 Chamonix | 4 × 10 km relay |
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[2]
World Championships
- 3 medals – (2 gold, 1 silver)
