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CF Sports Hall of Fame

CAPTAIN
R.J. Kokkonen
Served 1959-1996

Elected to the Canadian Forces Sports Hall of Fame for outstanding achievement in

BUILDING AND OFFICIATING (BIATHLON)

Kokkonen

1968-1969
Founded CFB Petawawa Cross-Country Ski Club
1981
Became member of Biathlon Alberta Executive and Biathlon Canada Executive
1984
President of Biathlon Alberta

Member of International Biathlon Union Technical Committee

Sarajevo Olympic Winter Games Technical Observer
1988
Calgary Olympic Winter Games Biathlon Competition Chief and Jury Member

Designed Organizational Structure, Stadium, Officiating Procedures, and Communication Plan for the Calgary Winter Olympic Games

President of Biathlon Canada
1992
Albertville Olympic Winter Games Biathlon Technical Delegate and Jury Chairman

Co-designed biathlon stadium and trails for the Albertville Winter Olympic Games
1994
Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games International Referee (Shooting Range)

Re-elected President of Biathlon Canada
1998
Nagano Olympic Winter Games International Referee (Start/Finish)