Mirja Lehtonen (19 October 1942, Uurainen, Central Finland – 25 August 2009) was a cross-country skier from Finland who competed during the early 1960s.
She was born in Kyynämöinen.
She won two medals at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck with a silver in the 5 km and a bronze in the 3 × 5 km relay.
Lehtonen also won a bronze medal in the 3 × 5 km relay at the 1962 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Zakopane.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 2 medals – (1 silver, 1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1964 21 Silver 10 Bronze
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1962 19 5 5 Bronze
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