Ville Kurki

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVille Kalle•Kurki
Used nameVille•Kurki
Born24 March 1968 in Kerava, Uusimaa (FIN)
Died12 July 2022
Measurements183 cm / 110 kg
AffiliationsNaantalin Purjehdusseura, Naantali (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Finnish sailor Ville Kurki represented Naantali Sailing Club and was a multiple time national champion. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Kurki and Richard Grönblom competed in the two-person keelboat event where the finished in 20th place. Their best individual result came in the fourth race of the competition when they finished in 12th. Kurki sailed at multiple editions of the Star World Championships between 1995 and 2004.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Sailing FIN Ville Kurki
Two Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) Richard Grönblom 20