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Jaakko Tallus

b. 1981

Finnish Nordic combined skier

Nordic combined skier Cross-country skier Ski jumper
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About Jaakko Tallus

Born 1981. Jaakko Tallus is a Finnish nordic combined skier, cross-country skier and ski jumper.

Jaakko Tapio Tallus (born 23 February 1981 in Lieksa) is a Nordic combined athlete from Finland who won gold (4 x 5 km team) and silver (15 km individual) medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics and a bronze (4 x 5 km team) medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. He also earned three medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 4 x 5 km team events with one gold and two bronze (2001, 2003).

Tallus has three individual career victories, all earned in Finland in 1998. He also has three World Cup victories in team events between 2001 and 2007.

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Important facts

Born
23 February 1981, Lieksa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Nordic combined skier, cross-country skier, ski jumper
Nationality
Finland
Also known as
Jaakko Tapio Tallus

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jaakko Tallus?

Finnish Nordic combined skier

When was Jaakko Tallus born?

Jaakko Tallus was born on 23 February 1981 in Lieksa.

What is Jaakko Tallus's occupation?

Jaakko Tallus is a nordic combined skier, cross-country skier and ski jumper.

What nationality is Jaakko Tallus?

Jaakko Tallus is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jaakko Tallus

· Wikidata: Q721894

· DBpedia: Jaakko Tallus

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