August Kiuru Explained

August Kiuru (12 July 1922, Sakkola  - 23 February 2009^[1]) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He won two silver medals in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1948 Winter Olympics and the 1956 Winter Olympics.

Kiuru also won three medals in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 4 × 10 km relay (1954), a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay (1950) and a bronze in the 15 km (1954).

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).^[2]

Olympic Games

• 2 medals – (2 silver)

Year	Age	15 km	18 km	30 km	50 km	4 × 10 km   relay
	25
	33	—		21

World Championships

• 3 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)

Year	Age	15 km	18 km	30 km	50 km	4 × 10 km   relay
	27		4		—	Silver
	31	Bronze		—	—	Gold

Notes and References

1. http://www.uusisuomi.fi/urheilu/53550-mestarihiihtaja-august-kiuru-kuoli Uusi Suomi: Mestarihiihtäjä August Kiuru kuoli
2. Web site: KIURU August . . FIS-Ski . International Ski Federation . 23 January 2020.