Kaija Parve

Kaija Parve-Helinurm (born 14 June 1964 in Tallinn) is a former and so far most successful Estonian biathlete.[1] She used to be a cross-country skier (became Estonian champion in 1983), but after hearing that there was a possibility to participate in World Championships, Parve switched to biathlon. After spending 7 years with Soviet biathlon team, she retired in 1990 due to pregnancy and getting married. In 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, women's biathlon was held for the first time. The contestants, who won medals, had been beaten by Kaija with several minutes just few years earlier.

Kaija Parve
Full name	Kaija Parve-Helinurm
Born	(1964-06-14) 14 June 1964 Tallinn, Estonia
World Cup career
Seasons	1984-88
Medal record Women's biathlon Representing  Soviet Union World Championships 1988 Chamonix 3 × 5 km relay 1987 Lahti 3 × 5 km relay 1986 Falun 5 km sprint 1986 Falun 3 × 5 km relay 1985 Egg am Etzel 10 km individual 1985 Egg am Etzel 3 × 5 km relay 1984 Chamonix 3 × 5 km relay 1987 Lahti 10 km individual 1985 Egg am Etzel 5 km sprint
Updated on April 1, 2012.

References

1. Kaija Parve ei taha kuidagi ajaloo hämarusest esile trügida Õhtuleht (2008-03-03) (in Estonian)

Awards
Preceded by Erika Salumäe	Estonian Sportswoman of the Year 1985 – 1986	Succeeded by Erika Salumäe