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Jesse Väänänen

b. 1984

Finnish cross country skier

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About Jesse Väänänen

Born 1984. Jesse Väänänen is a Finnish cross-country skier.

Jesse Väänänen (born 6 January 1984 in Lahti) is a Finnish cross-country skier who has competed since 2003. He finished 22nd in the individual sprint event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Väänänen's best World Cup finish was fourth in a sprint event in Estonia in January 2010.

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

Olympic Games Year Age 15 km individual 30 km skiathlon 50 km mass start Sprint 4 × 10 km relay Team sprint 2010 21 — — — 22 — —

World Cup Season standings Season Age Discipline standingsSki Tour standingsOverallDistanceSprintNordicOpeningTour deSkiWorld CupFinal 2004 20 — 2005 21 — 2007 23 — 2008 24 73 43 — — 2009 25 101 111 57 — — 2010 26 92 — 43 — — 2011 27 126 — 75 — — — 2012 28 — — — —

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Important facts

Born
6 January 1984, Lahti
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Cross-country skier
Nationality
Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jesse Väänänen?

Finnish cross country skier

When was Jesse Väänänen born?

Jesse Väänänen was born on 6 January 1984 in Lahti.

What is Jesse Väänänen's occupation?

Jesse Väänänen is a cross-country skier.

What nationality is Jesse Väänänen?

Jesse Väänänen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jesse Väänänen

· Wikidata: Q2614118

· DBpedia: Jesse Väänänen

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