Riihivuori, Hilkka (1952–)
Riihivuori, Hilkka (1952–)
Finnish cross-country skier. Name variations: Hilkka Kuntola. Born Dec 24, 1952, in Jurva, Finland.
Won a silver medal for 3 × 5 km relay at Sapporo Olympics (1972) and a silver medal for 4 × 5 km relay at Innsbruck Olympics (1976); won silver medals for 10 km and 5 km at Lake Placid Olympics (1980).
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