Kalle Tuppurainen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameKalle•Tuppurainen
Used nameKalle•Tuppurainen
Born28 November 1904 in Korolahti, Maaninka, Pohjois-Savo (FIN)
Died1 January 1954 in Lapinlahti, Pohjois-Savo (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Kalle Tuppurainen became a policeman in the Kuopio county. His second place with the military ski patrol from Finland at the 1928 Olympics was his greatest sporting achievement. He was also a reserve or maybe even a member of the team that won the event at the 1929 World Championships. In 1938, he competed at the World Championships but could only finish 51st in 50 km cross-country.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Winter Olympics Military Ski Patrol (Skiing) FIN Kalle Tuppurainen
Military Ski Patrol, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Finland 2