Toini Pöysti


Toini Pöysti, 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.

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. 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.

Cross-country skiing results

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

Olympic Games

  • 2 medals –

World Championships

Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km
relay
1958247Silver
1966329—5