Hilkka Riihivuori
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Hilkka Riihivuori (née Kuntola, born 24 December 1952 in Jurva, Southern Ostrobothnia) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s and 1980s. She competed in three Winter Olympics, earning a total of four medals (1972 and 1976 under her maiden name and 1980 under her married name.). Riihivuori also competed several times at the Holmenkollen ski festival, winning twice at 10 km (1974, 1980) and once at 5 km (1977).
Riihivuori's biggest success was at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, where she won two medals in the 10 km (silver: 1982, bronze: 1978), a gold medal in the 4 × 5 km relay (1978), and two silver medals in the 5 km (1978, 1982).
For her successes in Nordic skiing World Championships and at the Holmenkollen, Kuntola received the Holmenkollen medal in 1977 (Shared with Helena Takalo and Walter Steiner.).
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]
Olympic Games
- 4 medals – (4 silver)
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 19 | 5 | 8 | Silver |
| 1976 | 23 | 4 | 9 | Silver |
| 1980 | 27 | Silver | Silver | 5 |
World Championships
- 6 medals – (1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 20 km | 4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 21 | — | — | — | 4 |
| 1978 | 25 | Silver | Bronze | 4 | Gold |
| 1982 | 29 | Silver | Silver | Bronze | 4 |
World Cup
Season standings
| Season | Age | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 29 | 12 |
Individual podiums
- 3 podiums
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1981–82 | 19 February 1982 | Template:Flagicon Oslo, Norway | 10 km Individual | World Championships<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[1] | 2nd |
| 2 | 22 February 1982 | Template:Flagicon Oslo, Norway | 5 km Individual | World Championships<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[1] | 2nd | |
| 3 | 26 February 1982 | Template:Flagicon Oslo, Norway | 20 km Individual | World Championships<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[1] | 3rd |
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References
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External links
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- 1952 births
- Living people
- People from Kurikka
- Cross-country skiers at the 1972 Winter Olympics
- Cross-country skiers at the 1976 Winter Olympics
- Cross-country skiers at the 1980 Winter Olympics
- Finnish female cross-country skiers
- Holmenkollen medalists
- Holmenkollen Ski Festival winners
- Olympic cross-country skiers for Finland
- Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing
- FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing
- Medalists at the 1976 Winter Olympics
- Medalists at the 1980 Winter Olympics
- Medalists at the 1972 Winter Olympics
- Olympic silver medalists for Finland
- Sportspeople from South Ostrobothnia