Sirkka Polkunen


Sirkka Tellervo "Telle" Polkunen, was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. She won a gold medal in the 3 × 5 km relay in 1956 and placed fifth and eighth in the individual 10 km event in 1952 and 1956, respectively. Polkunen also won a silver medal in the 3 × 5 km relay at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and finished sixth in the 10 km at those championships.
Polkunen never won a national title, placing second-third over 10 km in 1951, 1953–54 and 1956. She worked as a loader and packer at the Vihtavuori gunpowder factory, and retired from competitions in 1957.

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

Year Age 10 km 3 × 5 km
relay
1952245
1956288Gold

World Championships

  • 1 medal –
Year Age 10 km 3 × 5 km
relay
1954266Silver