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Matti Raivio

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Matti Raivio
Personal information
Born22 February 1893
Pihlajavesi, 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
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Finland
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1926 Lahti 30 km
Gold medal – first place 1926 Lahti 50 km

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]

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

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 Year   Age   18 km   50 km 
1924 30 7 7
1928 34 DNF

World Championships

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  • 2 medals – (2 gold)
 Year   Age   30 km  50 km
1926 32 Gold Gold

References

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