Vanninen never won a Finnish title, but won the 50 km race at the Lahti Ski Games in 1946 and 1948 and at Ounasvaara in 1946 and 1947.
Vanninen never won a Finnish title but did win several races, including the 50 km race at the Lahti Ski Games in 1946 and 1948, as well as at Ounasvaara in 1946 and 1947.