Toini Pöysti, sometimes shown as Toni Mikkola or Toini Mikkola-Pöysti (born July 1, 1933) is a former cross-country skier from

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who competed during the 1950s and early 1960s. She won two bronze medals in the

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in the 3 × 5 km relay (

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, 1964). Pöysti was born in Ahlainen. She was the first woman to win at the

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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

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Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

* 2 medals – (2 bronze)

World Championships

* 1 medal – (1 silver)

References

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* * - click Vinnere for downloadable pdf file * * 1933 births Living people Sportspeople from Pori Cross-country skiers at the 1960 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 1964 Winter Olympics Finnish female cross-country skiers Holmenkollen Ski Festival winners Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing Medalists at the 1960 Winter Olympics Medalists at the 1964 Winter Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for Finland 20th-century Finnish women {{Finland-XC-skiing-bio-stub