About Adiel Paananen
Lived 1897 – 1968 (aged 71). Adiel Paananen was a Finnish cross-country skier.
Adiel Arthur Paananen (January 3, 1897 – July 25, 1968) was a Finnish cross-country skier in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
He was born and died in the town of Saarijärvi, located in the Central Finland region.
At the 1928 Winter Olympics, he competed in the 50 km event but did not finish. Paananen won a bronze medal at the 1930 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 50 km event. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 1928 31 — World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 17 km 50 km 1930 33 —Bronze
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Who was Adiel Paananen?
Finnish cross-country skier
When was Adiel Paananen born?
Adiel Paananen was born on 3 January 1897 in Saarijärvi.
When did Adiel Paananen die?
Adiel Paananen died on 25 July 1968.
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Adiel Paananen was a cross-country skier.
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Adiel Paananen was Finnish.
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