Adiel Paananen
Adiel Arthur Paananen was a Finnish cross-country [skiing (sport)|cross-country skier] in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
He was born and died in the town of Saarijärvi, located in the Central Finland region.
At the 1928 [Winter Olympics], he competed in the Cross-country skiing at the [1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 50 km|50 km event] but did not finish. Paananen won a bronze medal at the 1930 [FIS Nordic World Ski Championships] in the 50 km event.
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).World Championships
- 1 medal –
| Year | Age | 17 km | 50 km |
| FIS [Nordic World Ski Championships 1930|1930] | 33 | — | Bronze |