Teuvo Laukkanen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Teuvo Johannes•Laukkanen |
| Used name | Teuvo•Laukkanen |
| Nick/petnames | Teppa |
| Born | 16 July 1919 in Pielavesi, Pohjois-Savo (FIN) |
| Died | 14 May 2011 in Pielavesi, Pohjois-Savo (FIN) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | Kuopion Poliisi-Urheilijat, Kuopio (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Teuvo Laukkanen’s first big accomplishment as a cross-country skier was a victory in the 30 km at Ounasvaara in 1943. Laukkanen won the 18 km at the 1944 Lahti Ski Games and won his only two Finnish titles in 1945 – in the 30 km and relay. He also won two silvers and three bronzes at the Finnish Championships. In 1948, at his only international tournament, Laukkanen was eighth in the 18 km and won a silver as a member of the Finnish relay team. By profession Laukkanen was a police sergeant.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | FIN |
Teuvo Laukkanen | |||
| 18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 8 | |||||
| 4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Finland | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Nordic Ski Championships (0–1–0 1948 St. Moritz (Olympics) CCS silver: 4×10 km relay)