Career, in brief
Paavo Aaltonen was a two-time Olympian for Finland in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1948 through 1952. He won five Olympic medals — three gold and two bronze.
Finland · MAG · 1948 – 1952
Paavo Aaltonen
Paavo Aaltonen competed for Finland in men's artistic gymnastics, 1948–1952. Career medals: 3 gold, 2 bronze.
5
career medals
across Olympic, World, and Continental finals.
Timeline
Career arc, year by year.
- 1952
- Olympic1952 Helsinki OlympicsbronzeTeam bronze; AA 20th
- 1948
- Olympic1948 London OlympicsgoldTeam gold; Vault gold; Pommel gold; AA bronze
Olympic — 2 appearances
1952 Helsinki Olympics
Helsinki
Team Final FinlandURS 574.350 · SUI 567.500 · FIN 564.200 · Unified Team of Germany 561.200 BRONZE
All-Around Final 111.400 — 20th 20th
1948 London Olympics
London
Team Final FinlandFIN 1358.300 · SUI 1356.700 · HUN 1330.850 · FRA 1313.850 GOLD
All-Around Final 228.800 BRONZE
Pommel Horse Final 38.700 GOLD
Vault Final 39.100 GOLD
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Sources
Sources
olympedia.org (Helsinki 1952, London 1948)
Last verified 2026-05-26 · corrections welcome at hello@gleaminggymnast.com
Last verified 2026-05-26 · corrections welcome at hello@gleaminggymnast.com