Allar Levandi
Estonian skier with Olympic participation
Born
December 28th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Competed in cross-country skiing, representing Estonia. Participated in the 1992 Winter Olympics held in Albertville, France. Achieved multiple victories in national championships throughout the 1990s. Notable for contributions to the growth of skiing in Estonia and promoting the sport.
Competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics
Won national championships in cross-country skiing
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