Mati Alaver
Mati Alaver (born 21 February 1954 in Võru) is a former Estonian skier and sport coach.[1]
1981–1992 he was the main coach of Estonian women cross-country national team, and 1992–2011 the main coach of Estonian cross-country skiing.[1]
His most notable students are Andrus Veerpalu and Jaak Mae.[1]
In 2019 he was related to the doping scandal Operation Aderlass.
Awards
- 1999, 2001–2003 and 2009: best coach of Estonia[1]
- 2001:
Order of the Estonian Red Cross, IV class. In 2019, the award was taken off due to the doping scandal[2] - 2003: International Olympic Committee's yearly award "Sporting Excellence"[1]
- 2006:
Order of the White Star, III class. In 2019, the award was taken off due to the doping scandal[2]
References
- "ESBL: Mati Alaver". www.esbl.ee. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- "Vabariigi President". www.president.ee. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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