About Veikko Räsänen
Lived 1928 – 2003 (aged 75). Veikko Räsänen was a Finnish cross-country skier.
Veikko Räsänen (5 August 1928 – 29 December 2003) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics and the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1956 27 14 — — — 1960 31 — — 8 —
World Championships Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1954 25 6 — — — 1958 29 13 8 — —
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Who was Veikko Räsänen?
Finnish cross-country skier
When was Veikko Räsänen born?
Veikko Räsänen was born on 5 August 1928 in Maaninka.
When did Veikko Räsänen die?
Veikko Räsänen died on 29 December 2003.
What was Veikko Räsänen's occupation?
Veikko Räsänen was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Veikko Räsänen?
Veikko Räsänen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Veikko Räsänen. https://biography.guide/veikko-rasanen/
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