About
Finnish cross-country skier (Ikaalisten Urheilijat, resides in Kuortane) specializing in distance and classic events, and a five-time Olympic medalist. Broke through in the 2016-17 season, finishing 2nd overall in the World Cup. At the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics she medaled in all three individual distance events (bronze in the 15km skiathlon and 10km freestyle, silver in the 30km classical); she added individual bronze in the 10km classical at the 2022 Beijing Games, finishing 0.1 seconds ahead of 4th place. Won the 20km individual classic in Lahti on 2 March 2024. Career totals: 6 World Cup wins, 37 individual podiums, 5 Olympic medals and 7 World Championship medals.
World Cup career: 6 individual wins, 37 individual podiums across 301 starts over 16 seasons (2009-present); 12 team podiums. Best overall World Cup finish: 2nd (2016-17). 5 Olympic medals (2 silver, 3 bronze); 7 World Championship medals (2 silver, 5 bronze). Stats per Wikipedia, current through the 2025-26 season.