Lauri Silvennoinen
Finnish cross-country skier
About Lauri Silvennoinen
Lived 1916 – 2004 (aged 88). Lauri Silvennoinen was a Finnish cross-country skier, middle-distance runner and police officer.
Lauri Silvennoinen (November 7, 1916 – December 24, 2004) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1940s. He was born in Kesälahti, North Karelia.
Silvennoinen won a silver medal at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz in the 4 × 10 km relay.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 31 — — Silver
World Championships Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1938 21 32 — —
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Who was Lauri Silvennoinen?
Finnish cross-country skier (1916–2004)
When was Lauri Silvennoinen born?
Lauri Silvennoinen was born on 7 November 1916 in Kesälahti.
When did Lauri Silvennoinen die?
Lauri Silvennoinen died on 24 December 2004 in Lahti.
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Lauri Silvennoinen was a cross-country skier, middle-distance runner and police officer.
What nationality was Lauri Silvennoinen?
Lauri Silvennoinen was Finnish.
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