Aivar Rehemaa

Estonian skier with Olympic participation

Aivar Rehemaa - Estonian skier with Olympic participation
Born

September 28th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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Aivar Rehemaa competed in cross-country skiing events. Participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, Canada. Achieved notable success in various international competitions, establishing a reputation in the sport. Represented Estonia in the FIS World Championships, demonstrating consistency in performance and skill.

Competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics

Participated in multiple FIS World Championships

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