Illimar Pärn | |
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Full name | Illimar Pärn |
Born | Tartu, Estonia | October 27, 1988
Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
Ski club | Skiclub Elva |
World Cup career | |
Seasons | 2004– |
Indiv. podiums | 0 |
Indiv. wins | 0 |
Updated on May 2010. |
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