Andrus Veerpalu

Andrus Veerpalu (born 8 February 1971) is a retired Estonian cross-country skier. He is Estonia's most successful Winter Olympian, having won the gold medal in men's 15 km classical in 2002 and 2006, and silver in men's 50 km classical in 2002.

Andrus Veerpalu
Andrus Veerpalu in 2013
Country Estonia
Born (1971-02-08) 8 February 1971
Pärnu, Estonia
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Ski clubJõulu
World Cup career
Seasons19 – (19922006, 20082011)
Starts141
Podiums11
Wins6
Overall titles0 – (7th in 2003, 2004)
Discipline titles0
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing Estonia
Olympic Games
2002 Salt Lake City15 km classical
2006 Turin15 km classical
2002 Salt Lake City50 km classical
World Championships
2001 Lahti30 km classical
2009 Liberec15 km classical
1999 Ramsau50 km classical
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