Veikko Hakulinen
Finnish cross-country skier and technician
Born
January 4th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
October 25th, 2003
21 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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Competed in cross-country skiing at the international level, achieving remarkable success in the 1950s. Secured three gold medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 1954. Represented Finland in the 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics, contributing to the nation's strong presence in the sport. Worked as a technician, furthering advancements in skiing technology and training methods.
Won three gold medals at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
Competed in the 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics
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