Kari Ylianttila | |
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Country | ![]() |
Full name | Kari Ylianttila |
Born | Rovaniemi, Finland | 28 August 1953
World Cup career | |
Seasons | 1979–1982 |
Individual wins | 1 |
Indiv. podiums | 5 |
Four Hills titles | 1 (1978) |
Updated on 15 May 2015. |
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