Jussi Kurikkala


Juho "Jussi" Kurikkala was a Finnish cross-country [skiing (sport)|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.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

World Championships

  • 3 medals –
Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km
relay
1937245—Silver
19382567Gold
193926Gold——