Paavo Aaltonen

Paavo Aaltonen
— Gymnast —
Full name	Paavo Johannes Aaltonen
Born	December 11, 1919
Died	September 9, 1962 (aged 42)
Discipline	Men's artistic gymnastics
Medal record Olympic Games 1948 London Pommel horse 1948 London Vault 1948 London Team competition 1948 London All-around 1952 Helsinki Team competition

Paavo Johannes Aaltonen (December 11, 1919 – September 9, 1962) was a Finnish gymnast and a three-time Olympic champion.

Aaltonen was the second most successful gymnast at the 1948 Summer Olympics taking home four medals, of which three were gold. His fellow countryman, Veikko Huhtanen, managed five medals including three golds. In the pommel horse event Aaltonen, Huhtanen and Heikki Savolainen had the same score and the gold medal was shared between the three.