Mirja Hietamies passed away.
On March 14, 2013, Mirja Hietamies passed away, closing a significant chapter in the world of cross-country skiing. Her death marked the end of an era in Finnish sports history, where her contributions to skiing had elevated the sport both nationally and internationally. Hietamies’s legacy lives on through the athletes she inspired and the barriers she overcame, making her a celebrated figure in women’s sports.