Matti Raivio

Matti Raivio (22 February 1893 – 25 May 1957) was a Finnish Cross-country skier who won the 30 km and 50 km events at the 1926 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. At the 1924 Winter Olympics he finished seventh in the 18 km and 50 km races. He abandoned the 50 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics.[1]

Matti Raivio
Personal information
Born22 February 1893
Raivio, Keuruu, Finland
Died25 May 1957 (aged 86)
Pihlajavesi, Finland
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubPilajaveden Sk:n Urheilijat

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[2]

Olympic Games

 Year   Age   18 km   50 km 
19243077
192834DNF

World Championships

  • 2 medals – (2 gold)
 Year   Age   30 km  50 km
192632GoldGold

References

  1. Matti Raivio. sports-reference.com
  2. "RAIVIO Matti". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 29 January 2020.


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