Finnish cross-country skiing team confirmed for the 2026 Winter Olympics

by Leandro Lutz • 24.01.2026
Iivo
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina start at the beginning of February. Now, all the cross-country skiers have been named for the Finnish Olympic Team.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina start at the beginning of February. Now, all the cross-country skiers have been named for the Finnish Olympic Team.

All the Finnish cross-country skiers have now received Olympic tickets. Sixteen athletes, eight women and eight men, are now confirmed for Milano-Cortina.

Also Read: Program for cross-country skiing at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Milano-Cortina, Italy, will host the next Winter Olympics. The Opening Ceremony will be held on February 6, 2026, and there will be 12 cross-country skiing competitions over 10 days, culminating in the women’s 50km mass start in classic technique on February 22, 2026.

According to a press release, the Finnish Olympic Committee has announced the complete spots for the Finnish Olympic squad this Friday. Eight women and eight men were named to the cross-country skiing team.

Finnish cross-country skiers named for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics

Women

  • Jasmi Joensuu
  • Jasmin Kähärä
  • Johanna Matintalo
  • Kerttu Niskanen
  • Vilma Nissinen
  • Krista Pärmäkoski
  • Vilma Ryytty
  • Amanda Saari

Men

  • Niko Anttola
  • Ristomatti Hakola
  • Emil Liekari
  • Niilo Moilanen
  • Joni Mäki
  • Iivo Niskanen
  • Arsi Ruuskanen
  • Lauri Vuorinen

Winter Olympic Games

February 4-22, 2026: Milano Cortina, Italy (Winter Olympic Games)

  • 07/02: Skiathlon, Women
  • 08/02: Skiathlon, Men
  • 10/02: Sprint Classic, Women and Men
  • 12/02: 10km Freestyle, Women
  • 13/02: 10km Freestyle, Men
  • 14/02: Relay, Women
  • 15/02: Relay, Men
  • 18/02: Team Sprint, Women and Men
  • 21/02: 50km Classic, Men
  • 22/02: 50km Classic, Women

*Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE

Are you interested in traditional cross-country skiing? Click HERE and read more about it.

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