Marjatta Kajosmaa facts for kids

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Marjatta Kajosmaa

Medal record
Women's cross-country skiing
Representing  Finland
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

Kajosmaa, after winning second prize in 10 km. To her left, Hannu Koskivuori, the leader of the athletic team.

Ritva Marjatta Kajosmaa (born 3 February 1938) is a former Finnish cross-country skier. She was a top athlete in the 1970s. Marjatta competed in two Winter Olympics and won four medals.

She also did very well at the Holmenkollen ski festival. She won the 10 km race four times (1969, 1971–1973). She also won the 5 km race three times (1969, 1972-1973).

Marjatta won two medals at the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. She earned a silver medal in the 10 km race. She also won a bronze medal in the 3 × 5 km relay race.

In 1971, Marjatta received the Holmenkollen medal. This award is given for great success in Nordic skiing. She shared the medal with Berit Mørdre Lammedal and Reidar Hjermstad. Marjatta was the first Finnish woman to ever win this special medal.

Olympic and World Championship Results

Marjatta Kajosmaa competed in many important skiing events. Here are her results from the Olympic Games and World Championships. All results are from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games Medals

Marjatta won four medals at the Olympics. She earned three silver medals and one bronze medal.

World Championships Medals

Marjatta won two medals at the World Championships. She earned one silver and one bronze medal.