Kerttu Niskanen

Cross-country skier, Olympic medalist

Kerttu Niskanen - Cross-country skier, Olympic medalist
Born

June 13th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

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Competed in cross-country skiing at an elite level, participating in multiple World Championships and Olympic Games. Secured a bronze medal in the team sprint event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, contributing to Finland's strong presence in winter sports. Achieved notable results in various prestigious competitions, demonstrating consistent performances in both individual and team events.

Bronze medal in team sprint at 2018 Winter Olympics

Multiple participations in FIS World Championships

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