Adiel Paananen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Adiel Arthur•Paananen |
| Used name | Adiel•Paananen |
| Born | 3 January 1897 in Saarijärvi, Keski-Suomi (FIN) |
| Died | 25 July 1968 in Saarijärvi, Keski-Suomi (FIN) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | Saarijärven Pullistus, Saarijärvi (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Adiel Paananen was a farmer from Saarijärvi in Central Finland. His greatest international success was the bronze medal at the 1930 World Championships behind Sven Utterström and Arne Rustadstuen. At the same Worlds, he placed 13th in the 18 km. At home he won Finnish Championships in 1927 (60 km) and 1929 (50 km) and was second in the 50 km at the 1927 Lahti Ski Games.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | FIN |
Adiel Paananen | |||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Nordic Ski Championships (0–0–1 1930 Oslo CCS bronze: 50 km)