Aki Karvonen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAki Tapani•Karvonen
Used nameAki•Karvonen
Born31 August 1957 in Valtimo, Pohjois-Karjala (FIN)
Measurements176 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsIlomantsin Urheilijat, Ilomantsi (FIN)
NOC Finland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 2
Total 3

Biography

Aki Karvonen made his international début at the 1982 World Championships, where he won a bronze in the relay and was tenth in the 30 km and 14th in the 15 km. The 1984 Winter Olympics were probably his best international tournament as he won a silver in the 15 km, bronzes in the 50 km and relay, and was fifth at 30 km. Karvonen was less successful at the 1985 World Championships, his best finish a fourth place in the relay. At the 1987 World Championships, Karvonen won a silver in the 30 km, but was only 15th in the 15 km and was not selected for the relay team. Karvonen also competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics, but with less success and made his last international appearance at the 1989 World Championships, where he won a silver in the relay and was fourth in the 15 km. By profession Karvonen was a border guard and he has also played a part in developing Vauhti ski waxes.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) FIN Aki Karvonen
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
30 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 5
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) Finland 3 Bronze
1988 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) FIN Aki Karvonen
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 20
30 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 19

Special Notes