Pekka Vanninen
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 January 1911 Rautalakhti, Kareliya, Russia |
| Died |
13 February 1970 (aged 59) Jämsä, Finland |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cross-country skiing |
| Event(s) | 50 km |
Pekka Vanninen (29 January 1911 – 13 February 1970) was a Finnish cross-country skier who won six national titles over 50 km, in 1937–38, 1946 and 1948–50.[1] He competed in this event at the 1948 Winter Olympics and finished fourth, 20 seconds behind his younger brother Benjamin.[2] Pekka served as the Finnish flag bearer at those Olympics.[3]
References
- ↑ Benjam Vanninen. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Pekka Vanninen. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Finland. sports-reference.com
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