Kalle Matilainen

Kalle Matilainen was a Finnish long-distance runner who represented Iisalmen Visa and later served as their chairman. Matilainen won three national titles, winning the 5,000 metres in 1925 and the 10,000 metres in 1927 and 1931. He won silver at the 1926 cross-country world championships and in the 5,000 metres at the 1929 Finnish championships. He rounded off his achievements at the national championships with four bronze medals, two in the 5,000 metres (1924, 1926), and two in the 10,000 metres (1924, 1929). Matilainen ran in the 10,000 metres at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics where he finished in eighth place. His brothers Jukka and Martti also competed at the Olympics.

Personal Best: 10000 – 31:25.5 (1928).