Arto Koivisto

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Arto Ilmari Koivisto (born 7 December 1947)[1] is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed in the 1970s. He won the 4 × 10 km relay gold and the 15 km bronze at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.[2]

Born (1947-12-07) December 7, 1947 (age 78)[1]
Isojoki, Finland[1]
Country Finland
SportSkiing
Seasons2 – (19831984)
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Arto Koivisto
Personal information
Born (1947-12-07) December 7, 1947 (age 78)[1]
Isojoki, Finland[1]
Sport
Country Finland
SportSkiing
World Cup career
Seasons2 – (19831984)
Indiv. starts2
Indiv. podiums0
Team starts0
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1976 Innsbruck4 × 10 km relay
Bronze medal – third place1976 Innsbruck15 km
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Koivisto also won the 15 km event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1976.

Doping ban

Koivisto tested positive for ephedrine and codine at the 1981 Finnish Skiing Championships, and lost two bronze medals. He claimed the source of the substances was a cough medicine prescribed to him by a doctor, and he got a one-month sanction from the sport.[3][4]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[5]

Olympic Games

  • 2 medals – (1 gold, 1 bronze)
More information Year, Age ...
 Year   Age   15 km   30 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
197628Bronze810Gold
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World Championships

More information Year, Age ...
 Year   Age   15 km   30 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
19742620
19783029
19823427
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World Cup

Season standings

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 Season   Age  Overall
198334NC
198435NC
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References

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