Toini Pöysti Explained

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).

Biography

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]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[2]

Olympic Games

 Year   Age   5 km  10 km  3 × 5 km 
 relay 
26
30

World Championships

 Year   Age   5 km  10 km  3 × 5 km 
 relay 
24 7 Silver
32 9 5

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ahlaisten olympiamitalisti Toini Pöysti on kuollut . Satakunnankansa . 9 May 2024.
  2. Web site: PÖYSTI Toini . . FIS-Ski . International Ski Federation . 20 December 2019.