Pekka Alonen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Pekka Juho Kustaa•Alonen |
| Used name | Pekka•Alonen |
| Nick/petnames | Petteri |
| Born | 13 February 1929 in Janakkala, Kanta-Häme (FIN) |
| Died | 26 October 2023 in Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme (FIN) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 68-70 kg |
| Affiliations | Vanajan Paukku, Vanaja, Hämeenlinna (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Pekka Alonen was a Finnish Alpine skier who represented Vanajan Paukku. Alonen was the Finnish slalom champion in 1951 and the giant slalom champion in 1959. He skied in the slalom and giant slalom at the 1952 Oslo Olympics, finishing 51st and 55th, respectively. His elder brother Pentti competed at three Winter Olympics including in the same two races that Pekka skied in at the 1952 Games.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | FIN |
Pekka Alonen | |||
| Giant Slalom, Men (Olympic) | 55 | |||||
| Slalom, Men (Olympic) | 51 r1/2 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Pentti Alonen