Eero Mäntyranta
Finnish Olympic cross-country skier
Born
November 20th, 1937
87 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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Competitive career spanned from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Achieved notable success in cross-country skiing, winning multiple Olympic medals and World Championship titles. First gained prominence at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, where secured two gold medals and one silver in cross-country events. Continued success in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble with a gold medal in the 15 km event. Demonstrated excellence on the FIS World Cup circuit, securing prestigious victories.
Won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics
Won a gold medal in the 15 km event at the 1968 Winter Olympics
Claimed multiple World Championship titles
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