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Lauri Valonen

1909 – 1982

Finnish ski jumper and Nordic combined skier

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About Lauri Valonen

Lived 1909 – 1982 (aged 72). Lauri Valonen was a Finnish ski jumper, pesäpallo player and nordic combined skier.

Lauri Valonen (28 November 1909 – 2 October 1982) was a Finnish Nordic combined skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a silver medal in the individual event at the 1935 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Vysoké Tatry.

Valonen also finished 4th in the individual event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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Also known as
Lauri Johannes Valonen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lauri Valonen?

Finnish ski jumper and Nordic combined skier (1909–1982)

When was Lauri Valonen born?

Lauri Valonen was born on 28 November 1909 in Helsinki.

When did Lauri Valonen die?

Lauri Valonen died on 2 October 1982 in Lahti.

What was Lauri Valonen's occupation?

Lauri Valonen was a ski jumper, pesäpallo player and nordic combined skier.

What nationality was Lauri Valonen?

Lauri Valonen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lauri Valonen

· Wikidata: Q17079

· DBpedia: Lauri Valonen

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