Toini Pöysti

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.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games 2 medals – (2 bronze) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1960 26 6 Bronze 1964 30 5 5 Bronze World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km relay 1958 24 7 Silver 1966 32 9 — 5