Pekka Alonen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePekka Juho Kustaa•Alonen
Used namePekka•Alonen
Nick/petnamesPetteri
Born13 February 1929 in Janakkala, Kanta-Häme (FIN)
Died26 October 2023 in Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme (FIN)
Measurements180 cm / 68-70 kg
AffiliationsVanajan Paukku, Vanaja, Hämeenlinna (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Pekka Alonen was a Finnish Alpine skier who represented Vanajan Paukku. Alonen was the Finnish slalom champion in 1951 and the giant slalom champion in 1959. He skied in the slalom and giant slalom at the 1952 Oslo Olympics, finishing 51st and 55th, respectively. His elder brother Pentti competed at three Winter Olympics including in the same two races that Pekka skied in at the 1952 Games.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) FIN Pekka Alonen
Giant Slalom, Men (Olympic) 55
Slalom, Men (Olympic) 51 r1/2

Olympic family relations