Kail Piho

Estonian skier, competed in World Cup

Kail Piho - Estonian skier, competed in World Cup
Born

May 28th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

Links & References

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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