Kalle Palander

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Born (1977-05-02) 2 May 1977 (age 48)
Tornio, Finland
OccupationAlpine skier
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
World Cup debutDecember 1996
Kalle Palander
Personal information
Born (1977-05-02) 2 May 1977 (age 48)
Tornio, Finland
OccupationAlpine skier
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
Skiing career
World Cup debutDecember 1996
Websitehttp://www.kallepalander.com
Olympics
Teams3 (1998, 2002, 2006)
Medals0 (0 gold)
World Championships
Teams6
Medals1 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons12
Wins14
Podiums30
Overall titles0
Discipline titles1
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Finland
World Cup race podiums
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Slalom 10 4 3
Giant slalom 4 2 7
Total 14 6 10
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1999 VailSlalom

Kalle Markus Palander (born 2 May 1977) is a Finnish retired alpine skier, the most successful male Finn ever in the sport.[1]

In 1999 Palander won the world championship in slalom. He also won the Alpine skiing World Cup in slalom during the 20022003 season, and was fourth in the overall standings. Palander has also been successful in giant slalom. He is known for his relaxed attitude and for wearing a red toque instead of a helmet when participating in slalom competitions.

World Cup victories

Overall victories

SeasonDiscipline
2003Slalom

World Cup victories

References

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