Allar Levandi

Estonian skier with Olympic participation

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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