Kaarel Zilmer (born 9 June 1947) is an Estonian sport pedagogue and sport personnel.[1]
He was born in Kaagjärve Rural Municipality, Valga County. In 1968 he graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education.[1]
In youth he focused on cross-country skiing, coached by Erna Abel and Herbert Abel. 1966 he won Estonian junior championships.[1]
1968-1978 he taught skiing sports at the University of Tartu. Since 1978 he taught winter sports at Tallinn Pedagogical Institute.[1]
1995-2001 he was executive secretary of Estonian Ski Association. He has been the representative of Estonian national skiing team at world championships and winter olympic games.[1]
Awards:
- 2013: state sport prize[1]
- 2016: Order of the White Star, IV class[2]
- 2021: National Sports Lifetime Achievement Award (Estonian: riiklik spordi elutööpreemia)[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Kaarel_Zilmer". esbl.ee. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Kaarel_Zilmer". www.president.ee. Retrieved 5 April 2022.