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Finnish athletics competitor
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Ritva Lemettinen
Ritva Kaija Hannele Melender
Ritva Kaija Hannele Lemettinen
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Gender
Female
Place of birth
Ylistaro
Age
64 years
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Biography
Ritva Kaija Hannele Melender (née Lemettinen, born September 9, 1960 in Ylistaro) is a retired female marathon runner from Finland. She represented her native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, finishing in 14th place in the women's marathon. She is a two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon, having topped the podium in 1993 and 1995.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Finland | |||||
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, SFR Yugoslavia | 9th | Marathon | 2:39.42 |
| 1991 | Honolulu Marathon | Honolulu, Hawaii | 1st | Marathon | 2:40:11 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 14th | Marathon | 2:41:48 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 18th | Marathon | 2:45:05 |
| Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:33:18 | |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 6th | Marathon | 2:33.05 |
| 1995 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:28:27 |
| World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 5th | Marathon | 2:31:19 | |
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