Finland announces a big squad to Falun World Cup


Finland enters the cross country world cup weekend in Falun with squad of 18 skiers.

Etusuora: 25.01.2021 13:01Cross country skiing


Photo: Touho Häkkinen

Iivo Niskanen.

Cross country skiing World Cup continues on Friday the 29th of January in Falun, Sweden with three days of cross country action. Finland heads to Falun with a broad squad of 18 skiers led by their top names Iivo Niskanen ja Krista Pärmäkoski.

Joni Mäki, the victim of Aleksander Bolshunov’s rage in the Lahti Ski Games’ men’s relay is also included in the Finnish team. Mäki survived Bolshunov’s tackle and pole swings with minor injuries and will be competing in Falun.

Team Finland in Falun World Cup 2021

Women Men
Jasmi Joensuu Ristomatti Hakola
Anne Kyllönen Perttu Hyvärinen
Katri Lylynperä Lauri Lepistö
Johanna Matintalo Juho Mikkonen
Laura Mononen Joni Mäki
Kerttu Niskanen Iivo Niskanen
Vilma Nissinen Verneri Suhonen
Krista Pärmäkoski Markus Vuorela
Riitta-Liisa Roponen Lauri Vuorinen

See also: Falun World Cup schedule & timetables