Andrus Veerpalu
- January 4, 2024
- Skier
Quick Facts
Andrus Veerpalu Biography
| Name | Andrus Veerpalu |
| Birthday | Feb 8 |
| Birth Year | 1971 |
| Place Of Birth | Estonia |
| Birth Country | Estonia |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Angela Veerpalu |
| Children(s) | Anette Veerpalu |
Andrus Veerpalu is one of the most popular and richest Skier who was born on February 8, 1971 in Estonia, Estonia. Cross country skier who won his second gold medal at the 2006 Turin games, becoming the fourth Estonian in history to do so.
He won a gold medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, which is also true for figure skater David Pelletier.
Veerpalu earned the Holmenkollen medal in 2005, the first Estonian to do so.
On 17 February 2006 Veerpalu won his second Winter Olympics gold medal (in 15 km cross country skiing; his previous gold medal is from the Salt Lake City games), becoming the fourth Estonian to have won two Olympic gold medals (Kristjan Palusalu, Erika Salumäe and Kristina Šmigun-Vähi are the first three). He is the most successful Olympic athlete from Estonia with three medals. (Kristina Šmigun-Vähi tied that record at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics)
He and his wife Angela Veerpalu have five children: Andreas, Anette, Anders, Anlourdees and Adorres.
Andrus Veerpalu Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Skier |
| House | Living in own house. |
Andrus Veerpalu is one of the richest Skier from Estonia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andrus Veerpalu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He won his first major international medal at 18 with a silver place finish at the 1999 Ramsau World Championships.
He is also a two-time World Championship gold medalist, winning his second in 2009.
Andrus Veerpalu (born 8 February 1971) is a retired Estonian cross-country skier. He is Estonia’s most successful Winter Olympian, having won the gold medal in men’s 15 kilometre classical in 2002 and 2006, and silver in men’s 50 kilometre classical in 2002.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6′ 0″ |
Andrus Veerpalu height 6′ 0″ Andrus weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Andrus Veerpalu Dating?
According to our records, Andrus Veerpalu married to Angela Veerpalu. As of December 1, 2023, Andrus Veerpalu’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Andrus Ranked on the list of most popular Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Estonia. Andrus Veerpalu celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.
Top Facts about Andrus Veerpalu
- Andrus Veerpalu is an Estonian former cross-country skier.
- He won two Olympic gold medals in 2002 and 2006.
- Veerpalu also has three World Championship titles to his name.
- He retired from professional skiing in 2011.
- Veerpalu was accused of doping in 2011 but later cleared.
- His son, Marko Veerpalu, is also a professional skier.
- Andrus Veerpalu was born on February 8, 1971, in Võru, Estonia.
- He started skiing at the age of six and joined a sports club at nine years old.
- In addition to skiing, he enjoys hunting and fishing as hobbies.
- Andrus Veerpalu is considered one of Estonia’s greatest athletes ever.