Tarja Rinne
Tarja Rinne-Wahlmann (born 23 May 1945) is a Finnish former long track speed skater.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tarja Rinne-Wahlmann |
| Born | May 23, 1945[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Finland |
| Sport | Speed skating |
Rinne represented her nation three times at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women. In 1969, finishing 18th overall; in 1972, finishing 22nd overall and in 1978, finishing 25th overall.[4] She participated at the European Speed Skating Championships for Women in 1973. She also competed at other international competitions.[4][1]
Between 1965 and 1989 she competed at 35 national championships events. She became four times national champion, won 4 silver medals and eight bronze medals.[4]
After retirement, she continued with speed skating.[5] As a master she competed at the 1999 World Championships Masters and won the bronze medal.[4]
Records
References
- "SpeedSkatingStats.com". speedskatingstats.com. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- "Competition results, statistics and records; SpeedSkatingNews". www.speedskatingnews.info. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- "Skaters: Tarja Rinne". www.speedskatingbase.eu. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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