Väinö Huhtala

Väinö Veikko Sakari Huhtala (24 December 1935 – 18 June 2016) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the early 1960s. He won two medals in the 4 × 10 km relay at the Winter Olympics with a gold in 1960 and a silver in 1964. Huhtala also finished fourth in the 15 km event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.

He also won a silver medal in the 1962 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 4 × 10 km relay.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1960 24 13 — — Gold 1964 28 4 14 — Silver

World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1962 26 — — — Silver