About Viljo Vellonen
Lived 1920 – 1995 (aged 74). Viljo Vellonen was a Finnish cross-country skier and police officer.
Viljo Vellonen (March 24, 1920 – February 5, 1995) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He won a silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, New York.
Vellonen also finished sixth in the 18 km event at those same championships.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1950 29 6 — Silver
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Who was Viljo Vellonen?
Finnish cross-country skier (1920-1995)
When was Viljo Vellonen born?
Viljo Vellonen was born on 24 March 1920 in Savonlinna.
When did Viljo Vellonen die?
Viljo Vellonen died on 5 February 1995.
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Viljo Vellonen was a cross-country skier and police officer.
What nationality was Viljo Vellonen?
Viljo Vellonen was Finnish.
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