Olli Remes

Olli Remes
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Full nameOlavi Remes
BornSeptember 8, 1909
Iisalmi, Finland
DiedDecember 31, 1942 (aged 33)
Krivi, East Karelia

Olavi „Olli“ Remes (September 8, 1909 – December 31, 1942)[1] was a Finnish cross-country skier and military officer who competed in the 1930s.

Remes was born in Iisalmi and died in Krivi, East Karelia.

He won a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1934 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. In the 1936 Winter Olympics he participated in the demonstration event, military patrol (precursor to biathlon), and finished second in the team event.

Cross-country skiing results

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

World Championships

  • 1 medal – (1 bronze)
 Year   Age   18 km  50 km  4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1934 24 Bronze

References

  1. ^ Olympiaedustajat Aatsingista Ylipulleihin
  2. ^ "REMES Olavi". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 29 January 2020.

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