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Pekka Vanninen

1911 – 1970

Finnish cross-country skier

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About Pekka Vanninen

Lived 1911 – 1970 (aged 59). Pekka Vanninen was a Finnish cross-country skier.

Pekka Vanninen (29 January 1911 – 13 February 1970) was a Finnish cross-country skier who won six national titles over 50 km, in 1937–38, 1946 and 1948–50.

Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 37 — 4 —

World Championships Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1939 28 — 4 — 1950 39 — 6 —

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Important facts

Born

29 January 1911, Kareliya

Birth century

20th century

Died

13 February 1970, Jämsä

Occupation

Cross-country skier

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Pekka Vanninen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pekka Vanninen?

Finnish cross-country skier

When was Pekka Vanninen born?

Pekka Vanninen was born on 29 January 1911 in Kareliya.

When did Pekka Vanninen die?

Pekka Vanninen died on 13 February 1970 in Jämsä.

What was Pekka Vanninen's occupation?

Pekka Vanninen was a cross-country skier.

What nationality was Pekka Vanninen?

Pekka Vanninen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pekka Vanninen

· Wikidata: Q7161105

· DBpedia: Pekka Vanninen

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