Väinö Liikkanen

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.[1]

Väinö Liikkanen

Personal information
Born	1 November 1903 Pihlaja, Virolahti, Finland
Died	15 October 1957 (aged 53) Kuusankoski, Finland
Height	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	63–70 kg (139–154 lb)
Sport
Sport	Cross-country skiing
Club	Virolahden Sampo
Medal record Men's cross-country skiing Representing  Finland Olympic Games 1932 Lake Placid 50 km World Championships 1933 Innsbruck 18 km 1935 Vysoké Tatry 4 × 10 km relay

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[2]

Olympic Games

• 1 medal – (1 silver)

Year	Age	18 km	50 km
1932	28	—	Silver

World Championships

• 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 bronze)

Year	Age	17 km	18 km	50 km	4 × 10 km   relay
1929	25	—	N/A	4	N/A
1930	26	—	N/A	9	N/A
1933	29	N/A	Bronze	4	—
1935	31	N/A	—	—	Gold

References

1. Väinö Liikkanen. sports-reference.com
2. "LIIKKANEN VÄjnÖ". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 29 January 2020.

External links

• Väinö Liikkanen at the International Ski Federation