Kalevi Oikarainen facts for kids

Kalevi Oikarainen (born April 27, 1936 – died August 14, 2020) was a famous cross-country skier from Finland. He competed in the sport from the 1950s to the 1970s. Kalevi was born in a place called Kuusamo.

He was a very successful skier, winning medals at big international competitions. He earned a bronze medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. This was for the 4 × 10 kilometer relay race. He also finished seventh in the 30 kilometer event at those same Olympic Games.

Kalevi Oikarainen's greatest achievements came at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. He won a gold medal in the 50 kilometer race in 1970. He also took home a silver medal in the 4 × 10 kilometer relay in 1966. Besides these, he won the 15 kilometer event at the 1959 Holmenkollen ski festival, which is a very important ski competition. Kalevi Oikarainen passed away in 2020 when he was 84 years old.

Kalevi's Skiing Achievements

Kalevi Oikarainen competed in many important cross-country skiing events. His results show how skilled he was as an athlete.

Olympic Games Highlights

Kalevi Oikarainen participated in the Winter Olympics. He won one bronze medal during his Olympic career.

• At the 1968 Winter Olympics, he was 31 years old.
  • He finished 10th in the 15 km race.
  • He placed 7th in the 30 km race.
  • He won a Bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay. This was a team event.
• At the 1972 Winter Olympics, he was 35 years old.
  • He started the 50 km race but did not finish it.

World Championships Highlights

Kalevi Oikarainen also had great success at the World Championships. He won two medals there.

• At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1966, he was 29 years old.
  • He won a Silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay.
• At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1970, he was 33 years old.
  • He won a Gold medal in the 50 km race. This was his biggest win!