Kaarel Zilmer (born 9 June 1947) is an Estonian sport pedagogue and sport personnel.

He was born in Kaagjärve Rural Municipality, Valga County. In 1968 he graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education.

In youth he focused on cross-country skiing, coached by Erna Abel and Herbert Abel. 1966 he won Estonian junior championships.

1968-1978 he taught skiing sports at the University of Tartu. Since 1978 he taught winter sports at Tallinn Pedagogical Institute.

1995-2001 he was executive secretary of Estonian Ski Association. He has been the representative of Estonian national skiing team at world championships and winter olympic games.

Awards:
 2013: state sport prize
 2016: Order of the White Star, IV class
 2021: National Sports Lifetime Achievement Award ()

References

Living people
1947 births
Estonian male cross-country skiers
Estonian sports coaches
Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class
University of Tartu alumni
People from Valga Parish