Career
Karvonen admitted in May 1985 that he"d had a blood transfusion for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1985. In 1994 Karvonen admitted that he"d have blood transfusions also for the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Karvonen admitted in May 1985 that he"d had a blood transfusion for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1985. In 1994 Karvonen admitted that he"d have blood transfusions also for the 1984 Winter Olympics.
He won three medals at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, with a silver in the 15 km, and two bronze medals in 50 km and the 4x10 km relay, respectively. Karvonen also won three medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, with two silver medals (30 km: 1987, 4 x 10 km: 1989) and one bronze (4 x 10 km: 1982, tied with East Germany).
