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1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1954
Host city Falun
Country Sweden
Events 8
Opening ceremony 13 February 1954 (1954-02-13)
Closing ceremony 21 February 1954 (1954-02-21)
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The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1954 took place February 13-21, 1954 in Falun, Sweden. These were the first races where women competed with events in the 10 km and 3 x 5 km relay. It also saw the 18 km reduced to 15 km in men's cross-country along with the return of the 30 km which was last held in 1926. The Nordic combined saw the ski jump held first with the cross-country distance reduced to 15 km as well. The Soviet Union also debuted in these championships as well.

February 16, 1954

February 18, 1954

Vladimir Kuzin was the first person from the Soviet Union to win an event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

February 20, 1954

February 21, 1954

February 19, 1954

Kozyreva was the first woman to win at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

February 21, 1954

February 13, 1954

February 15, 1954


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