Siiri Rantanen

Siiri Johanna "Äitee" Rantanen (née Lintunen, 14 December 1924 – 5 May 2023) was a Finnish cross-country skier.

She also won five medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

Rantanen also won three Finnish titles in athletics: one individual in cross-country running in 1960 and two in 1961, in the 3 × 800 m relay and team cross-country; the same year she also became the Finnish champion in the 50 km cycling road race.

Rantanen worked as an upholsterer and continued competing in sports until her 80s.

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