Pauli Pitkänen Explained

Pauli Pitkänen (4 November 1911  - 28 September 1941) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won three gold medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with two in 1938 (18 km and 4 × 10 km relay) and one in 1939 (4 × 10 km relay). He was born in Nilsiä. He was killed during the Continuation War.^[1]

Cross-country skiing results

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

World Championships

• 3 medals – (3 gold)

Year	Age	18 km	50 km	4 × 10 km   relay
	26	Gold	—	Gold
	27	—	—	Gold

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1: PITKÄNEN, PAUL EINAR . 9 August 2021 . Arkistolaitos.
2. Web site: PITKAENEN Pauli . . FIS-Ski . International Ski Federation . 29 January 2020.