Kaarel Zilmer

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Kaarel Zilmer (born 9 June 1947) is an Estonian sport pedagogue and sport personnel. [1]

He was born in Kaagjärve Rural Municipality, Valga County. In 1968 he graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education. [1]

In youth he focused on cross-country skiing, coached by Erna Abel and Herbert Abel. 1966 he won Estonian junior championships. [1]

1968-1978 he taught skiing sports at the University of Tartu. Since 1978 he taught winter sports at Tallinn Pedagogical Institute. [1]

1995-2001 he was executive secretary of Estonian Ski Association. He has been the representative of Estonian national skiing team at world championships and winter olympic games. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kaarel_Zilmer". esbl.ee. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. "Kaarel_Zilmer". www.president.ee. Retrieved 5 April 2022.