Marjatta Kajosmaa facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's cross-country skiing | ||
Representing  Finland |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 1972 Sapporo | 5 km |
| Silver | 1972 Sapporo | 3 × 5 km relay |
| Silver | 1976 Innsbruck | 4 × 5 km relay |
| Bronze | 1972 Sapporo | 10 km |
| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 1970 Vysoké Tatry | 10 km |
| Bronze | 1970 Vysoké Tatry | 3 × 5 km relay |
Ritva Marjatta Kajosmaa was born on February 3, 1938, in Vehkalahti, Finland. She is a famous former cross-country skier from Finland. Ritva competed in the 1970s and achieved great success. She took part in two Winter Olympic Games and won four medals!
Ritva also won many races at the Holmenkollen ski festival. She won the 10 km race four times (in 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1973). She also won the 5 km race three times (in 1969, 1972, and 1973). In 1970, she won two medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. She earned a silver medal in the 10 km race and a bronze medal in the 3 × 5 km relay.
For her amazing achievements in Nordic skiing and at the Holmenkollen festival, Ritva received the Holmenkollen medal in 1971. She shared this honor with Berit Mørdre Lammedal and Reidar Hjermstad. Ritva was the first Finnish woman ever to win this special medal.
Her Amazing Skiing Career
All of Ritva's results come from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Highlights
Ritva Kajosmaa won a total of four medals at the Olympic Games. She earned three silver medals and one bronze medal.
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3/4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 30 | 5th place | 5th place | 4th place |
| 1972 | 34 | Silver | Bronze | Silver |
| 1976 | 38 | 9th place | 11th place | Silver |
World Championship Success
Ritva also won two medals at the World Championships. She earned one silver medal and one bronze medal.
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3/4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32 | 4th place | Silver | Bronze |
| 1974 | 36 | — | — | 4th place |
External links
- Marjatta Kajosmaa at the International Ski FederationLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Marjatta Kajosmaa at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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