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

Pöysti was born in Ahlainen. 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.

Toini Pöysti

Cross-country skiing results

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

Toini Pöysti

Olympic Games

2 medals – (2 bronze)

Toini Pöysti

World Championships

1 medal – (1 silver)

References

External links

- 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