Sylvi Saimo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Sylvi Riitta•Saimo (Sikiö-) |
| Used name | Sylvi•Saimo |
| Born | 12 November 1914 in Ruskeala, Respublika Kareliya (RUS) |
| Died | 12 March 2004 in Laukaa, Keski-Suomi (FIN) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 59-62 kg |
| NOC |  Finland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Sylvi Saimo had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 1st 1950 K1 500 m, 1st 1950 K2 500 m (with the non-Olympian Greta Grönholm).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | FIN |
Sylvi Saimo | |||
| Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Women (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | FIN |
Sylvi Saimo | |||
| Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Women (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint World Championships (2–0–0 1950 København gold: K1 500 m and K2 500 m)