Pekka Kuvaja
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Armas Petter "Pekka"•Kuvaja |
| Used name | Pekka•Kuvaja |
| Born | 15 June 1921 in Heinävesi, Pohjois-Karjala (FIN) |
| Died | 21 November 2003 in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | Jämsänkosken Ilves, Jämsänkoski (FIN) / Asikkalan Raikas, Asikkala (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | FIN |
Pekka Kuvaja | |||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 7 | |||||
| 1952 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | FIN |
Pekka Kuvaja | |||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 9 |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Jukka Kuvaja
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won the Vasaloppet (1954 (6-22:51) first Finnish winner and first non-Swedish winner)