Benjam "Benjamin" Vanninen (29 June 1921 – 22 July 1975) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He won a bronze medal in the 50 km event at the 1948 Winter Olympics, 20 seconds ahead of his elder brother Pekka. Vanninen never won a Finnish title, but won the 50 km race at the Lahti Ski Games in 1946 and 1948 and at Ounasvaara in 1946 and 1947. After retiring from competitions he worked as a customs officer, merchant, and manufacturer of skating equipment and ski wax.[1]

Benjamin Vanninen
Personal information
Born29 June 1921
Rautalahti, Karelia, Finland
Died22 July 1975 (aged 54)
Heinolan maalaiskunta, Finland
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubOunasvaaran Hiihtoseura, Rovaniemi
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1948 St. Moritz 50 km

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

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  • 1 medal – (1 bronze)
 Year   Age   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1948 26 Bronze

References

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  1. ^ Benjam Vanninen Archived 11 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ "VANNINEN Benjamin". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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