Kaarel Zilmer

Estonian sport pedagogue and sport personnel

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]

Awards:

  • 2013: state sport prize[1]
  • 2016: Order of the White Star, IV class[2]
  • 2021: National Sports Lifetime Achievement Award (Estonian: riiklik spordi elutööpreemia)[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Kaarel_Zilmer". esbl.ee. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Kaarel_Zilmer". www.president.ee. Retrieved 5 April 2022.