About Mirja Hietamies
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 82). Mirja Hietamies was a Finnish cross-country skier and ski jumper.
Mirja Kyllikki Hietamies-Eteläpää (7 January 1931 – 14 March 2013) was a cross-country skier from Finland who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics. She won a gold medal in the 3 × 5 km relay in 1956 and a silver medal in the individual 10 km race in 1952, placing sixth in 1956. She also won two medals at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a silver in the 3 × 5 km relay and a bronze in the 10 km.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver) Year Age 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1952 21 Silver 1956 25 6 Gold
World Championships 2 medals – (1 silver, 1 bronze) Year Age 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1954 23 Bronze Silver
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Who was Mirja Hietamies?
Finnish cross-country skier (1931-2013)
When was Mirja Hietamies born?
Mirja Hietamies was born on 7 January 1931 in Lemi.
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Mirja Hietamies died on 14 March 2013 in Savitaipale.
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Mirja Hietamies was a cross-country skier and ski jumper.
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Mirja Hietamies was Finnish.
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