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).
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 20 17 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 Place11981–82 19 February 1982 Oslo, Norway 10 km Individual World Championships 2nd2 22 February 1982 Oslo, Norway 5 km Individual World Championships 2nd3 26 February 1982 Oslo, Norway 20 km Individual World Championships 3rd
Note: Until the 1999 World Championships, World Championship races were included in the World Cup scoring system.
References
- click Holmenkollmedaljen for downloadable pdf file - click Vinnere for downloadable pdf file
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