Riitta Salin

Riitta Liisa Salin, née Hagman, (16 October 1950^[1]) is a Finnish retired sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.

Born (1950-10-16) 16 October 1950 (age 75)

Helsinki, Finland

Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Weight58 kg (128 lb)

SportTrack and field

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Riitta Salin

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Born	(1950-10-16) 16 October 1950 (age 75) Helsinki, Finland
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
Sport	Track and field
Club	Viipurin Urheilijat, Helsinki
Medal record Women's athletics Representing  Finland European Championships 1974 Rome 400 m 1974 Rome 4×400 m

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She won the gold medal in 1974 European Athletics Championships with a world record time 50.14. As of 2026, this mark remains the standing Finnish national record. At the 1976 Summer Olympics Salin finished seventh.^[1]

Her brother is former ice hockey player Matti Hagman.