About Veini Kontinen
Lived 1928 – 2010 (aged 82). Veini Kontinen was a Finnish cross-country skier and police officer.
Veini Kontinen (12 February 1928 – 21 February 2010) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 50 kilometre event at the 1956 Winter Olympics.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1956 27 — — 9 —
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Who was Veini Kontinen?
Finnish cross-country skier
When was Veini Kontinen born?
Veini Kontinen was born on 12 February 1928 in Mikkeli.
When did Veini Kontinen die?
Veini Kontinen died on 21 February 2010.
What was Veini Kontinen's occupation?
Veini Kontinen was a cross-country skier and police officer.
What nationality was Veini Kontinen?
Veini Kontinen was Finnish.
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