Kalevi Laurila (5 December 1937 – 13 April 1991) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in all cross-country skiing events at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics and won two medals in the 4 × 10 km relay, placing fourth-eleventh in individual events. At the world championships he won three silver medals, in the 30 km in 1966 and in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1962 and 1966. His last international competition was the 1974 World Championships, where his relay team finished fourth. Domestically he won seven titles, in the 15 km (1967–68, 1970 and 1974), 30 km (1966 and 1968) and 50 km (1967).
Laurila was a decorated police sergeant. Besides skiing, he competed in rowing and biathlon, winning a silver medal in 1973 and a bronze in 1978 at the European Police Championships. In rowing he won the 1967 national title in coxless fours.Kalevi Laurila. Sports Reference.com
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 2 medals – (1 silver, 1 bronze) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1964 26 9 6 — Silver 1968 30 4 6 11 Bronze
World Championships 3 medals – (3 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1962 24 — — — Silver 1966 28 5 Silver — Silver 1974 36 — — — 4
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