About Paavo Korhonen
Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 91). Paavo Korhonen was a Finnish nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
Paavo Jaakko Matias Korhonen (5 June 1928 – 29 September 2019) was a Finnish Nordic skier who won the individual titles at the 1957 Holmenkollen ski festival and 1958 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. He competed at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and placed fourth, fourth and ninth, respectively. At the 1952 games he also finished 14th in the 18 km cross-country skiing race, and in 1960 served as the Finnish Olympic flag bearer at the opening ceremony.
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Who was Paavo Korhonen?
Finnish Nordic combined skier (1928–2019)
When was Paavo Korhonen born?
Paavo Korhonen was born on 5 June 1928 in Joutseno.
When did Paavo Korhonen die?
Paavo Korhonen died on 29 September 2019.
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Paavo Korhonen was a nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Paavo Korhonen?
Paavo Korhonen was Finnish.
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