About Matti Lähde
Lived 1911 – 1978 (aged 66). Matti Lähde was a Finnish cross-country skier and skier.
Matti Ensio Lähde (14 May 1911, Joutseno – 2 May 1978) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a gold medal at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the 4 × 10 km relay.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 gold) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1936 24 15 — Gold
World Championships Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1938 26 16 — —
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Who was Matti Lähde?
Finnish cross-country skier (1911–1978)
When was Matti Lähde born?
Matti Lähde was born on 14 May 1911 in Joutseno.
When did Matti Lähde die?
Matti Lähde died on 2 May 1978 in Lappeenranta.
What was Matti Lähde's occupation?
Matti Lähde was a cross-country skier and skier.
What nationality was Matti Lähde?
Matti Lähde was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matti Lähde. https://biography.guide/matti-lahde/
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