Toini Pöysti (1 July 1933 – 9 May 2024), sometimes shown as Toini Mikkola or Toini Mikkola-Pöysti, was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed during the 1950s and early 1960s. She won two bronze medals in the Winter Olympics in the 3 × 5 km relay (1960, 1964).
Pöysti was born in Ahlainen on 1 July 1933. She was the first woman to win at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1954 when she won the 10 km event (as Toni Mikkola). She also won a silver medal in the 3 × 5 km relay at the 1958 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti. She died on 9 May 2024, at the age of 90.[1]
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[2]
Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3 × 5 km relay |
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26 | ||||
30 | ||||
Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3 × 5 km relay |
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24 | 7 | Silver | ||
32 | 9 | — | 5 | |