Sirkka Polkunen
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Sirkka Tellervo "Telle" Polkunen (later Vilander, 6 November 1927 – 28 September 2014),[1] was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. She won a gold medal in the 3 × 5 km relay in 1956 and placed fifth and eighth in the individual 10 km event in 1952 and 1956, respectively. Polkunen also won a silver medal in the 3 × 5 km relay at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and finished sixth in the 10 km at those championships.[2]
Polkunen never won a national title, placing second-third over 10 km in 1951, 1953–54 and 1956. She worked as a loader and packer at the Vihtavuori gunpowder factory,[2] and retired from competitions in 1957.[1]
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]
Olympic Games
- 1 medal – (1 gold)
| Year | Age | 10 km | 3 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 24 | 5 | — |
| 1956 | 28 | 8 | Gold |
World Championships
- 1 medal – (1 silver)
| Year | Age | 10 km | 3 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 26 | 6 | Silver |
References
External links
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- 1927 births
- 2014 deaths
- Sportspeople from Jyväskylä
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- Finnish female cross-country skiers
- Olympic cross-country skiers for Finland
- Cross-country skiers at the 1952 Winter Olympics
- Cross-country skiers at the 1956 Winter Olympics
- Olympic gold medalists for Finland
- Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing
- FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing
- Medalists at the 1956 Winter Olympics
- 20th-century Finnish sportswomen