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Lydia Wideman

Finnish cross-country skier · Finland · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1920 to 2019 · aged 98

Lydia Wideman was a cross-country skier from Finland and the first female Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing. In 1952 she competed in thirteen 10 km races and won all of them, including the 1952 Winter Olympics, national championships and Lahti Ski Games.

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Awards

Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports

About this person

Country
Finland
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2019 · aged 98