Pertti Karppinen
- January 4, 2024
- Rower
Quick Facts
Pertti Karppinen Biography
| Name | Pertti Karppinen |
| Birthday | Feb 17 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Birth Country | Finland |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Children(s) | Eeva Karppinen |
Pertti Karppinen is one of the most popular and richest Rower who was born on February 17, 1953 in Finland. Finnish rower who earned the three Olympic gold medals at the single scull race during the 1976, the 1980 as well as 1984 Olympics.
He was awarded gold in the 1984 Olympics in which the runner He won gold at the 1984 Olympics where runner Carl Lewis won his first gold medal. won his first gold medal.
Karppinen and great German sculler Peter-Michael Kolbe had one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the sport. Although Kolbe has more Olympic and World Championship medals than any other single sculler in history, he never won an Olympic gold medal. Twice, in 1976 and 1984, Kolbe had the lead the entire race, only to be passed in the last few meters of the race by Karppinen. Kolbe and Karppinen did not face each other in the 1980 Games because West Germany chose to boycott the games to protest the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan.
Karppinen won the world titles in 1979 and 1985 and once held the world record in indoor rowing. His style was to row a steady race and finish with a devastating sprint. In the early portions of the race, he would often trail his rivals by several boat length, only to catch them at the race finish.
Son’s daughter Eeva Karppinen rode during her time at California University.
Pertti Karppinen Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rower |
| House | Living in own house. |
Pertti Karppinen is one of the richest Rower from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pertti Karppinen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He took part in his debut Olympics in 1976. There he started his streak of three consecutive gold medals at the single scull race.
He was a participant at the 1992 and 1988 Olympics but did not win an Olympic medal.
Pertti Johannes Karppinen (born 17 February 1953) is a retired Finnish rower noted for his three consecutive Olympic gold medals in single sculls in 1976, 1980 and 1984.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 98 kg |
Pertti Karppinen height 6 ft 7 in Pertti weight 98 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Pertti Karppinen Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Pertti Ranked on the list of most popular Rower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Pertti Karppinen celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.
Top Facts about Pertti Karppinen
- Pertti Karppinen is a retired Finnish rower.
- He won three Olympic gold medals in single sculls.
- Karppinen also won 9 World Championship gold medals.
- He was born on February 17, 1953, in Joensuu, Finland.
- Karppinen started rowing at the age of 15.
- His first international success came in 1974 at the World Championships.
- Karppinen’s last Olympic appearance was in Seoul 1988 where he finished fourth.
- He is considered one of the greatest rowers of all time.
- After retiring from rowing, he became a successful businessman and politician.
- In total, Karppinen won over 50 international regattas during his career.