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.^[1]

Benjamin Vanninen

Personal information
Born	29 June 1921 Rautalahti, Karelia, Finland
Died	22 July 1975 (aged 54) Heinolan maalaiskunta, Finland
Sport
Sport	Cross-country skiing
Club	Ounasvaaran Hiihtoseura, Rovaniemi
Medal record Men's cross-country skiing Representing  Finland Olympic Games 1948 St. Moritz 50 km

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

• 1 medal – (1 bronze)

Year	Age	18 km	50 km	4 × 10 km   relay
1948	26	—	—	Bronze