Iivo Niskanen

Iivo Niskanen
Iivo Niskanen in February 2019
CountryFinland
Full nameIivo Henrik Niskanen
Born (1992-01-12) 12 January 1992 (age 32)
Oulu, Finland
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Ski clubPuijon Hiihtoseura
World Cup career
Seasons14 – (2011–present)
Starts133
Podiums22
Wins8
Overall titles0 – (3rd in 2022)
Discipline titles1 – (DI in 2022)
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Finland
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 3 1 1
World Championships 1 1 2
Total 4 2 3
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Sochi Team sprint
Gold medal – first place 2018 Pyeongchang 50 km classical
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing 15 km classical
Silver medal – second place 2022 Beijing Team sprint
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Beijing 30 km skiathlon
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Lahti 15 km classical
Silver medal – second place 2023 Planica 4 × 10 km relay
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Lahti Team sprint
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Seefeld 15 km classical
U23 World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Val di Fiemme 15 km classical
Junior World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Otepää 4 × 5 km relay
Updated on 2 March 2024.

Iivo Henrik Niskanen (born 12 January 1992) is a Finnish cross-country skier who has competed in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup since 2011. He is a three-time Olympic champion.