Ritva Marjatta Kajosmaa (born 3 February 1938 in Vehkalahti) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s. She competed in two Winter Olympics, earning a total of four medals. Kajosmaa also competed several times at the Holmenkollen ski festival, winning four times at 10 km (1969, 1971–1973) and three times at 5 km (1969, 1972-1973). Additionally, she won two medals at the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a silver in the 10 km, and a bronze in 3 × 5 km relay.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's cross-country skiing | ||
Representing  Finland | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1972 Sapporo | 5 km |
| 1972 Sapporo | 3 × 5 km relay |
| 1976 Innsbruck | 4 × 5 km relay |
 | 1972 Sapporo | 10 km |
| World Championships | ||
| 1970 Vysoké Tatry | 10 km |
| 1970 Vysoké Tatry | 3 × 5 km relay |
For her successes in Nordic skiing and at the Holmenkollen, Kajosmaa received the Holmenkollen medal in 1971 (Shared with Berit Mørdre Lammedal and Reidar Hjermstad.). She was the first Finnish woman to ever win the Holmenkollen medal.
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]
Olympic Games
- 4 medals – (3 silver, 1 bronze)
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3/4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 1972 | 34 | Silver | Bronze | Silver |
| 1976 | 38 | 9 | 11 | Silver |
World Championships
- 2 medals – (1 silver, 1 bronze)
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3/4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32 | 4 | Silver | Bronze |
| 1974 | 36 | — | — | 4 |
Sources
- Holmenkollen medalists – click Holmenkollmedaljen for downloadable PDF file (in Norwegian)
- Holmenkollen winners since 1892 – click Vinnere for downloadable PDF file (in Norwegian)