Kail Piho
Estonian skier, competed in World Cup
Born
May 28th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Competed in international alpine skiing events representing Estonia. Participated in FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races and had significant placements. Achieved notable rankings in various competitions throughout the skiing seasons, contributing to the country's representation in winter sports.
Competed in FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events
Represented Estonia in international competitions
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