Sylvi Saimo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sylvi Saimo

Canoe racer

Date of Birth: 12-Nov-1914

Place of Birth: Ruskeala, Russia

Date of Death: 12-Mar-2004

Profession: politician, canoeist

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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.