Uno Aava
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Uno Aava | |
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Born | 22 November 1928 |
Alma mater | Tallinn University of Technology |
Occupation(s) | Racing driver and sports historian. |
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Uno Aava (until 1938, Uno Grünmann; born 22 November 1928) is an Estonian racing driver and sports historian. In 2001 he was chosen to best rally driver of 20th century of Estonia.[1]
He was born in Vologda, Russia. In 1967 he graduated from Tallinn University of Technology.[1]
He began his racing career in 1958. He participated on 1968 London–Sydney Marathon, placed 22nd. In 1959 and 1963 he won Soviet Union championships. 1960–1970 he was a member of Soviet Union national racing team.[1]
Awards:[1]
- 1987: Merited Sport Personnel of Estonian SSR
- 2001: best rally driver of 20th century of Estonia
References
- ^ a b c d "Uno_Aava". esbl.ee. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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