Hannu Taipale

Hannu Taipale (born 22 June 1940 in Veteli) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.

Taipale also won the silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. He finished fifth in the 50 km event at those same games.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1968 27 — 14 Bronze 1972 31 — — 12 5

World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1966 25 7 — 5Silver