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Mika Kuusisto
Full name: Mika Juhani Kuusisto
Nickname(s): Miksu
Gender: Male
Height: 6'1" (186 cm)
Weight: 75-77 kg
Born: December 13, 1967 in Jurva, Kurikka, Etelä-Pohjanmaa, Finland
Affiliations: Ilmajoen Kisailijat, Ilmajoki (FIN)
Country: 
Finland
Sport: Cross Country Skiing
Related Olympians: Husband of Merja Lahtinen.
Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)
Biography
During his competitive career Mika Kuusisto competed at two major international championships, at the 1991 World Championships and 1992 Olympics and he won a relay bronze at both of them. His best individual places at those championships were 19th in 10 km in 1991 and 23rd in 50 km in 1992. Kuusisto also won two Finnish titles, in 1990 in 50 km and in 1991 in pursuit. Kuusisto is married to another cross-country skier Merja Lahtinen, who competed at the 1994 Winter Olympics. He has worked as a farmer after his competitive career. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Winter | 24 | Albertville | Cross Country Skiing | Men's 30 kilometres | Finland | FIN | 26 | ||
| 1992 Winter | 24 | Albertville | Cross Country Skiing | Men's 50 kilometres | Finland | FIN | 23 | ||
| 1992 Winter | 24 | Albertville | Cross Country Skiing | Men's 4 × 10 kilometres Relay | Finland | FIN | 3 | Bronze |
Men's 30 kilometres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | I1T | I1R | I2T | I2R | I3T | I3R | I4T | I4R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Winter | 24 | Albertville | Cross Country Skiing | Finland | Final Standings | 26 | 1-28:45.6 | 5:33.8 | 30 | 25:59.4 | 24 | 43:44.3 | 24 | 1-10:55.2 | 26 |
Men's 50 kilometres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | I1T | I1R | I2T | I2R | I3T | I3R | I4T | I4R | I5T | I5R | I6T | I6R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Winter | 24 | Albertville | Cross Country Skiing | Finland | Final Standings | 23 | 2-13:09.3 | 4:11.4 | 15 | 27:33.6 | 34 | 43:43.9 | 33 | 1-12:14.9 | 33 | 1-28:03.0 | 29 | 2-00:25.0 | 24 |
Men's 4 × 10 kilometres Relay
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Winter | 24 | Albertville | Cross Country Skiing | Finland | FIN | Final Standings | 3 | 25:25.9 | 25:25.9 | 3 |
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