Manne Liimatainen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameManne Matti•Liimatainen
Used nameManne•Liimatainen
Born31 March 1943 in Kannonkoski, Keski-SuomiFIN
Died1 February 2026 (aged 82 years 10 months 1 day) in Kuusamo, Pohjois-PohjanmaaFIN
Measurements169 cm / 64 kg
AffiliationsKuusamon Erä-Veikot — Kuusamo, Pohjois-PohjanmaaFIN
NOCFinlandFIN

Biography

A border guard by profession, Manne Liimatainen also competed in cross-country skiing events both at club and international level. With the Kuusamon Erä-Veikot club Liimatainen won the 4 x 10 kilometres team relay at the Finnish championships from 1970 to 1973 and again in 1975. Individually, his best result came in the 50 kilometres event when he won silver in 1971. One year later Liimatainen placed 35th in the 15 kilometres event at the Sapporo Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) FIN Manne Liimatainen
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 35