Kalle Jalkanen

Kalle Jalkanen ( born May 10, 1907 in Suonenjoki, † September 5, 1941 in Kirjasalo ) was a Finnish cross-country skiers.

At the Olympic Games in 1936 in Garmisch -Partenkirchen, he was with the Finnish relay Olympic champion. At the World Championships 1938 in Lahti, he was also able to win the world title on the 50 km.

Achievements

  • Olympic Winter Games in 1936 in Garmisch -Partenkirchen: Gold in the relay
  • Nordic World Ski Championships 1937 in Chamonix: Silver 18 km, silver team
  • Nordic World Ski Championships 1938 in Lahti: Gold over 50 km, 18 km Bronze
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