Education
Helsinki University of Technology.
Helsinki University of Technology.
Matikainen-Kallström represents the National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) in Finland. She had a very short but winning sporting career. Gold medal in the 15 km
Gold medal in the 4 x 5 km
Silver medal in the 10 km freestyle
Bronze medal in the 10 km classical
Bronze medal in the 30 km classical
She quit competition after these championships at the age of 24 to concentrate on her studies at the Helsinki University of Technology and on politics.
From 1996 to 2004 she was a Member of the European Parliament, and since 2004 she has been a member of the Finnish Parliament.