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Jun 29, 1921 Died on 22 Apr 1975 (aged 53)
cross-country skier
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About Benjamin Vanninen
- 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.
