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Cross-country skier
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Place of birth
Virolahti, Kymenlaakso, Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency, Finland
Place of death
Kuusankoski, Kymenlaakso, Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency, Finland
Age
53 years
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Biography
Väinö Liikkanen (1 November 1903 – 15 October 1957) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 50 km and finished ninth in the 18 km event. He also won two medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in the 4×10 km relay in 1935 and a bronze in the 18 km in 1933; in 1933 he also placed fourth over 50 km, despite winning the 50 km race at the national championships. He was a forester by profession.
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