Kalle Palander
# Kalle Palander

Kalle Markus Palander (born May 2, 1977 in Tornio) is a Finnish retired alpine skier, the most successful male Finn ever in the sport.

## Career

In 1999 Palander won the world championship in slalom. He also won the Alpine skiing World Cup in slalom during the 2002–2003 season, and was fourth in the overall standings. Palander has also been successful in giant slalom. He is known for his relaxed attitude and for wearing a red toque instead of a helmet when participating in slalom competitions.

## World Cup victories

### Overall victories

| Season | Discipline |
| - | - |
| 2003 | Slalom |
| Date | Location | Race |
| 26 January 2003 | Kitzbühel | Slalom |
| 28 January 2003 | Schladming | Slalom |
| 2 March 2003 | Yongpyong | Slalom |
| 8 March 2003 | Shigakogen | Slalom |
| 23 November 2003 | Park City | Slalom |
| 14 December 2003 | Alta Badia | Giant slalom |
| 4 January 2004 | Flachau | Slalom |
| 24 January 2004 | Kitzbühel | Slalom |
| 7 February 2004 | Adelboden | Giant slalom |
| 14 March 2004 | Sestrière | Slalom |
| 24 January 2006 | Schladming | Slalom |
| 11 March 2006 | Shigakogen | Slalom |
| 17 December 2006 | Alta Badia | Giant slalom |
| 16 December 2007 | Alta Badia | Giant slalom |
