Pekka Vanninen Explained

Birth Date:29 January 1911
Birth Place:Rautalakhti, Kareliya, Russia
Death Date:13 February 1970 (aged 59)
Death Place:Jämsä, Finland
Height:174 cm
Weight:75 kg
Sport:Cross-country skiing
Event:50 km
Show-Medals:yes

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. He competed in this event at the 1948 Winter Olympics and finished fourth, 20 seconds behind his younger brother Benjamin. Pekka served as the Finnish flag bearer at those Olympics.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]

World Championships

 Year   Age  18 km  50 km  4 × 10 km 
 relay 
28 4
39 6

Notes and References

  1. Web site: VANNINEN Pekka . . FIS-Ski . International Ski Federation . 30 January 2020.