Väinö Liikkanen

Väinö Liikkanen (1 November 1903 – 15 October 1957) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 50 km and finished ninth in the 18 km event. He also won two medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1935 and a bronze in the 18 km in 1933; in 1933 he also placed fourth over 50 km, despite winning the 50 km race at the national championships. He was a forester by profession.

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

Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 1932 28 — Silver

World Championships 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 bronze) Year Age 17 km 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1929 25 — 4 1930 26 — 9 1933 29 Bronze 4 — 1935 31 — — Gold