Hannu Taipale (born 22 June 1940 in Veteli) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s.

He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.

Taipale also won the silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

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