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Sylvi Saimo
Sylvi Riitta Saimo (née ''Sikiö'', 12 November 1914 – 12 March 2004) was a Finnish sprint canoeist, farmer and politician. She was the first female Finnish Olympic Champion at the Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in K-1 500 m at the 1952 Summer Olympics. She also competed in cross-country skiing, athletics and orienteering. She was a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1966 to 1978. Personal life Saimo was born in the former Finnish municipality of Jaakkima (currently Lakhdenpokhsky District, Russia) on 12 November 1914. She died in Laukaa in 2004. Sports career Saimo competed in several sports, including skiing, athletics, orienteering and canoeing. She won a gold medal in the K-1 500 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics and finished sixth in 1948. That was first and only gold medal by Finnish woman at Summer Olympics, until Heli Rantanen won the javelin throw contest in 1996. Saimo also won two gold medals at the 1950 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Copenh ...
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Lakhdenpokhsky District
Lakhdenpokhsky District (russian: Лахденпо́хский райо́н, Finnish language, Finnish and Karelian language, Karelian: Lahdenpohjan piiri) is an administrative district (raion), one of the administrative divisions of the Republic of Karelia, fifteen in the Republic of Karelia, Russia.Constitution of the Republic of Karelia It is located in the southwest of the republic. The area of the district is . Its administrative center is the types of inhabited localities in Russia, town of Lakhdenpokhya.Law #871-ZRK As of the Russian Census (2010), 2010 Census, the total population of the district was 14,235, with the population of Lakhdenpokhya accounting for 54.9% of that number. Administrative and municipal status Within the subdivisions of Russia#Administrative divisions, framework of administrative divisions, Lakhdenpokhsky District is one of the administrative divisions of the Republic of Karelia, fifteen in the Republic of Karelia and has administrative jurisdic ...
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List Of Finnish Members Of Parliament
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Olympic Canoeists Of Finland
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Finnish Female Canoeists
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Canoeists At The 1952 Summer Olympics
A canoe is a lightweight narrow water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using a single-bladed paddle. In British English, the term ''canoe'' can also refer to a kayak, while canoes are called Canadian or open canoes to distinguish them from kayaks. Canoes were developed by cultures all over the world, including some designed for use with sails or outriggers. Until the mid-19th century, the canoe was an important means of transport for exploration and trade, and in some places is still used as such, sometimes with the addition of an outboard motor. Where the canoe played a key role in history, such as the Northern United States, Canada, and New Zealand, it remains an important theme in popular culture. Canoes are now widely used for competition and pleasure, such as racing, whitewater, touring and camping, freestyle and general recreation. Canoeing has been pa ...
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Canoeists At The 1948 Summer Olympics
A canoe is a lightweight narrow water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using a single-bladed paddle. In British English, the term ''canoe'' can also refer to a kayak, while canoes are called Canadian or open canoes to distinguish them from kayaks. Canoes were developed by cultures all over the world, including some designed for use with sails or outriggers. Until the mid-19th century, the canoe was an important means of transport for exploration and trade, and in some places is still used as such, sometimes with the addition of an outboard motor. Where the canoe played a key role in history, such as the Northern United States, Canada, and New Zealand, it remains an important theme in popular culture. Canoes are now widely used for competition and pleasure, such as racing, whitewater, touring and camping, freestyle and general recreation. Canoeing has been part of ...
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Members Of The Parliament Of Finland (1975–79)
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Members Of The Parliament Of Finland (1972–75)
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Members Of The Parliament Of Finland (1970–72)
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Members Of The Parliament Of Finland (1966–70)
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Centre Party (Finland) Politicians
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People From Viipuri Province (Grand Duchy Of Finland)
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