Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi
Finnish cross-country skier
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Summary
Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi was born on September 10, 1955[1], in Simpele[2]. She has worked as a cross-country skier[3]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Child: Elisa Kirvesniemi[5]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[6]
- Award received: Holmenkollen Medal[7], The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[8], Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[9]
- Sex or gender: female[10]
- Member of sports team: Simpeleen Urheilijat[11]
- Sport: cross-country skiing[12]
- Family name: Kirvesniemi[13]
- Given name: Marja-Liisa[14]
- Participant in: cross-country skiing at the 1992 Winter Olympics[15], cross-country skiing at the 1994 Winter Olympics[16], cross-country skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics[17], cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics[18], cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics[19], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1982[20], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1985[21], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1989[22], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1991[23], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1993[24], cross-country skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics – women's 5 km[25], cross-country skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics – women's 10 km[26], cross-country skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics – women's 20 km[27], cross-country skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics – women's 4 x 5 km relay[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[29]
- Country for sport: Finland[30]
- Number of children: 2[31]
- Height: 176 cm[32]
- Mass: 70 kg[33]
Why It Matters
Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi born?
Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi was born in Simpele[2].
What did Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi do for work?
Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi worked as a cross-country skier[3].
What awards did Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi receive?
Honors received include Holmenkollen Medal[7], The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise[8], and Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[9].