About Lydia Wideman
Lived 1920 – 2019 (aged 98). Lydia Wideman was a Finnish cross-country skier.
Lydia Wideman (later Wideman-Lehtonen, 17 May 1920 – 13 April 2019) was a cross-country skier from Finland and the first female Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing. In 1952 she competed in thirteen 10 km races and won all of them, including the 1952 Winter Olympics, national championships and Lahti Ski Games. She died on 13 April 2019, aged 98.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 10 km 1952 31 Gold
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Who was Lydia Wideman?
Finnish cross-country skier
When was Lydia Wideman born?
Lydia Wideman was born on 17 May 1920 in Vilppula.
When did Lydia Wideman die?
Lydia Wideman died on 13 April 2019 in Tampere.
What was Lydia Wideman's occupation?
Lydia Wideman was a cross-country skier.
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Lydia Wideman was Finnish.
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