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Suvi Minkkinen

b. 1994

Finnish biathlonist

Biathlete Cross-country skier
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About Suvi Minkkinen

Born 1994. Suvi Minkkinen is a Finnish biathlete and cross-country skier.

Suvi Minkkinen (born 8 December 1994) is a Finnish biathlete. She made her World Cup debut in 2017 in Östersund, Sweden. At the club level, she represents Joutsan Pommi. In addition to biathlon, she has also competed in cross-country skiing at the national level.

She participated in her first Olympics at the 2018 Winter Olympics. At the 2026 Winter Olympics she won bronze in the Women's pursuit event, becoming the first Finnish female to medal in biathlon at the Olympic games.

Biathlon results All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games 1 medal EventIndividualSprintPursuitRelay 2018 Pyeongchang69th————— 2022 Beijing DNS 51st 43rd — 16th 11th 2026 Milano-Cortina 20th 6th Bronze 19th 7th 6th

World Championships 1 medal During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.

World Cup

Individual podiums

Relay podiums

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Important facts

Born
8 December 1994, Joutsa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Biathlete, cross-country skier
Nationality
Finland
Education
Sotkamo Upper Secondary School, University of Eastern Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Suvi Minkkinen?

Finnish biathlonist

When was Suvi Minkkinen born?

Suvi Minkkinen was born on 8 December 1994 in Joutsa.

What is Suvi Minkkinen's occupation?

Suvi Minkkinen is a biathlete and cross-country skier.

What nationality is Suvi Minkkinen?

Suvi Minkkinen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Suvi Minkkinen

· Wikidata: Q47490044

· DBpedia: Suvi Minkkinen

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