Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics The 1998 Winter Olympic Games cross country skiing competition results were as follows.-Men's events:-5 km classical:February 9, 1998-Combined 5 km + 10 km pursuit:-15 km classical:February 7, 1998-30 km freestyle:February 19, 1998... |
Men's 30 km (classical) | ||
| Ski jumping Ski jumping at the 1998 Winter Olympics -Individual K90:February 10, 1998-Individual K120:February 14, 1998-Team K120:-References:*... |
Men's normal hill (K90 70 m) | ||
| Freestyle skiing Freestyle skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics -Men's aerials:February 17, 1998-Men's moguls:February 10, 1998-Women's aerials:February 17, 1998-Women's moguls:February 10, 1998-External links:*... |
Men's moguls | ||
| Nordic combined Nordic combined at the 1998 Winter Olympics -Individual:February 20, 1998-Team:February 14, 1998-References:*... |
Men's individual | ||
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Nordic combined Nordic combined at the 1998 Winter Olympics -Individual:February 20, 1998-Team:February 14, 1998-References:*... |
Men's team | |
| Ski jumping Ski jumping at the 1998 Winter Olympics -Individual K90:February 10, 1998-Individual K120:February 14, 1998-Team K120:-References:*... |
Men's large hill (K120 90 m) | ||
| Biathlon Biathlon at the 1998 Winter Olympics -10 km Sprint:February 18, 1998-20 km Individual:February 11, 1998Each missed target equals a one-minute penalty.-4 x 7.5 km Relay:-7.5 km Sprint:February 15, 1998-15 km Individual:February 9, 1998-4 x 7.5 km Relay:-References:*... |
Men's 10 km sprint | ||
| Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics The 1998 Winter Olympic Games cross country skiing competition results were as follows.-Men's events:-5 km classical:February 9, 1998-Combined 5 km + 10 km pursuit:-15 km classical:February 7, 1998-30 km freestyle:February 19, 1998... |
Men's 10 km (classical) | ||
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Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics The 1998 Winter Olympic Games cross country skiing competition results were as follows.-Men's events:-5 km classical:February 9, 1998-Combined 5 km + 10 km pursuit:-15 km classical:February 7, 1998-30 km freestyle:February 19, 1998... |
Men's 4 x 10 km relay | |
| Freestyle skiing Freestyle skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics -Men's aerials:February 17, 1998-Men's moguls:February 10, 1998-Women's aerials:February 17, 1998-Women's moguls:February 10, 1998-External links:*... |
Men's moguls | ||
| Finland men's national ice hockey team |
Ice hockey Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.-Men's tournament:The 1998 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament was the first in which professional players from the National Hockey League were allowed to participate, allowing national teams to... |
Men's competition Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.-Men's tournament:The 1998 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament was the first in which professional players from the National Hockey League were allowed to participate, allowing national teams to... |
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| Finland women's national ice hockey team |
Ice hockey Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.-Men's tournament:The 1998 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament was the first in which professional players from the National Hockey League were allowed to participate, allowing national teams to... |
Women's competition Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.-Men's tournament:The 1998 Olympic men's ice hockey tournament was the first in which professional players from the National Hockey League were allowed to participate, allowing national teams to... |
Alpine skiing
Men| Athlete | Event | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Time | Time | Rank | ||
| Mika Marila | Giant Slalom | DNF | – | DNF | – |
| Kalle Palander Kalle Palander Kalle Markus Palander is a Finnish alpine skier, the most successful male Finn ever in the sport.In 1999 Palander won the world championship in slalom. He also won the Alpine skiing World Cup in slalom during the 2002–2003 season, and was fourth in the overall standings. Palander has also... |
1:24.02 | DNF | DNF | – | |
| Sami Uotila | 1:23.43 | 1:20.02 | 2:43.45 | 19 | |
| Sami Uotila | Slalom | DNF | – | DNF | – |
| Mika Marila | DNF | – | DNF | – | |
| Kalle Palander Kalle Palander Kalle Markus Palander is a Finnish alpine skier, the most successful male Finn ever in the sport.In 1999 Palander won the world championship in slalom. He also won the Alpine skiing World Cup in slalom during the 2002–2003 season, and was fourth in the overall standings. Palander has also... |
56.37 | 55.44 | 1:51.81 | 9 | |
Men's combined
| Athlete | Slalom | Downhill | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time 1 | Time 2 | Time | Total time | Rank | |
| Kalle Palander Kalle Palander Kalle Markus Palander is a Finnish alpine skier, the most successful male Finn ever in the sport.In 1999 Palander won the world championship in slalom. He also won the Alpine skiing World Cup in slalom during the 2002–2003 season, and was fourth in the overall standings. Palander has also... |
DNF | – | – | DNF | – |
Women
| Athlete | Event | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Time | Time | Rank | ||
| Henna Raita Henna Raita Henna Raita is an alpine skier.Raita has been part of the Finnish Alpine skiing team since the 1990s. She got her first world cup points during the season 1999-2000 in Copper Mountain, USA when she was 13th in slalom.... |
Giant Slalom | DNF | – | DNF | – |
| Tanja Poutiainen Tanja Poutiainen Tanja Poutiainen is a Finnish alpine ski racer, the silver medalist in the women's giant slalom at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino.... |
1:24.90 | 1:36.76 | 3:01.66 | 26 | |
| Tanja Poutiainen Tanja Poutiainen Tanja Poutiainen is a Finnish alpine ski racer, the silver medalist in the women's giant slalom at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino.... |
Slalom | 48.06 | 49.45 | 1:37.51 | 18 |
| Henna Raita Henna Raita Henna Raita is an alpine skier.Raita has been part of the Finnish Alpine skiing team since the 1990s. She got her first world cup points during the season 1999-2000 in Copper Mountain, USA when she was 13th in slalom.... |
47.18 | DNF | DNF | – | |
Biathlon
Men
| Event | Athlete | Misses 1 | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 km Sprint | Harri Eloranta Harri Eloranta Harri Henrik Eloranta is a former Finnish biathlete, who won the bronze medal in the 10 km sprint at the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France.-References:*... |
2 | 29:21.8 | 20 |
| Paavo Puurunen Paavo Puurunen Paavo Puurunen is a Finnish biathlete. Puurunen debuted on the World Cup scene in the 1995/96 season. His best overall placing is from 1997/98 season when he finished 13th. He won his lone world cup victory in Pokljuka in 2001, in the World Championship, on the 20 km... |
0 | 28:44.0 | 9 | |
| Ville Räikkönen Ville Räikkönen Ville Räikkönen is a former Finnish biathlete. He is the second cousin of 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Räikkönen.-References:*... |
1 | 28:21.7 |
| Event | Athlete | Time | Misses | Adjusted time 2 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 km | Vesa Hietalahti Vesa Hietalahti Vesa Hietalahti is a former Finnish biathlete-References:*... |
DNF | – | DNF | – |
| Ville Räikkönen Ville Räikkönen Ville Räikkönen is a former Finnish biathlete. He is the second cousin of 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Räikkönen.-References:*... |
57:25.3 | 3 | 1'00:25.3 | 27 | |
| Paavo Puurunen Paavo Puurunen Paavo Puurunen is a Finnish biathlete. Puurunen debuted on the World Cup scene in the 1995/96 season. His best overall placing is from 1997/98 season when he finished 13th. He won his lone world cup victory in Pokljuka in 2001, in the World Championship, on the 20 km... |
57:11.7 | 3 | 1'00:11.7 | 23 |
Men's 4 x 7.5 km relay
| Athletes | Race | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Misses 1 | Time | Rank | |
| Ville Räikkönen Ville Räikkönen Ville Räikkönen is a former Finnish biathlete. He is the second cousin of 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Räikkönen.-References:*... Paavo Puurunen Paavo Puurunen Paavo Puurunen is a Finnish biathlete. Puurunen debuted on the World Cup scene in the 1995/96 season. His best overall placing is from 1997/98 season when he finished 13th. He won his lone world cup victory in Pokljuka in 2001, in the World Championship, on the 20 km... Harri Eloranta Harri Eloranta Harri Henrik Eloranta is a former Finnish biathlete, who won the bronze medal in the 10 km sprint at the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, France.-References:*... Olli-Pekka Peltola |
2 | 1'25:01.4 | 8 |
Women
| Event | Athlete | Misses 1 | Time | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 km Sprint | Katja Holanti | 2 | 25:46.2 | 46 |
| Mari Lampinen | 0 | 23:55.2 | 8 |
| Event | Athlete | Time | Misses | Adjusted time 2 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km | Katja Holanti | 58:50.9 | 3 | 1'01:50.9 | 45 |
| Mari Lampinen | 55:55.2 | 5 | 1'00:55.2 | 32 |
1A penalty loop of 150 metres had to be skied per missed target.
2One minute added per missed target.
Cross-country skiing
Men
| Event | Athlete | Race | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | ||
| 10 km C |
Sami Repo Sami Repo Sami Repo is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2004. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
28:51.3 | 18 |
| Jari Isometsä Jari Isometsä Jari Olavi Isometsä is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1990 to 2006... |
28:36.7 | 15 | |
| Harri Kirvesniemi Harri Kirvesniemi Harri Tapani Kirvesniemi is a Finnish former cross country skier who competed from 1980 to 2001. During his career he won six Olympic medals , and also the 50 km event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 2000... |
28:22.5 | 13 | |
| Mika Myllylä Mika Myllylä Mika Kristian Myllylä was a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2005. He won six medals at the Winter Olympics, earning one gold , one silver , and four bronzes .Myllylä also won a total of nine medals at the... |
27:40.1 | ||
| 15 km pursuit1 F |
Sami Repo Sami Repo Sami Repo is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2004. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
42:38.9 | 20 |
| Jari Isometsä Jari Isometsä Jari Olavi Isometsä is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1990 to 2006... |
40:55.4 | 8 | |
| Mika Myllylä Mika Myllylä Mika Kristian Myllylä was a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2005. He won six medals at the Winter Olympics, earning one gold , one silver , and four bronzes .Myllylä also won a total of nine medals at the... |
40:26.6 | 6 | |
| 30 km C |
Sami Repo Sami Repo Sami Repo is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2004. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
1'42:16.8 | 34 |
| Harri Kirvesniemi Harri Kirvesniemi Harri Tapani Kirvesniemi is a Finnish former cross country skier who competed from 1980 to 2001. During his career he won six Olympic medals , and also the 50 km event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 2000... |
1'37:45.9 | 6 | |
| Jari Isometsä Jari Isometsä Jari Olavi Isometsä is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1990 to 2006... |
1'36:51.4 | 4 | |
| Mika Myllylä Mika Myllylä Mika Kristian Myllylä was a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2005. He won six medals at the Winter Olympics, earning one gold , one silver , and four bronzes .Myllylä also won a total of nine medals at the... |
1;33:55.8 | ||
| 50 km F |
Juha Alm | 2'25:00.2 | 54 |
1 Starting delay based om 10 km results.
C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
Men's 4 x 10 km relay
| Athletes | Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | |
| Harri Kirvesniemi Harri Kirvesniemi Harri Tapani Kirvesniemi is a Finnish former cross country skier who competed from 1980 to 2001. During his career he won six Olympic medals , and also the 50 km event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 2000... Mika Myllylä Mika Myllylä Mika Kristian Myllylä was a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2005. He won six medals at the Winter Olympics, earning one gold , one silver , and four bronzes .Myllylä also won a total of nine medals at the... Sami Repo Sami Repo Sami Repo is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2004. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... Jari Isometsä Jari Isometsä Jari Olavi Isometsä is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1990 to 2006... |
1'42:15.5 | |
Women
| Event | Athlete | Race | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | ||
| 5 km C |
Kati Pulkkinen Kati Pulkkinen Kati Pulkkinen is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1995 to 2002. She won a bronze medal at the 4 x 5 km in the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and had her best finish of 16th in two events at those same championships.Pulkkinen's best individual finish at the Winter... |
19:48.0 | 57 |
| Anita Nyman Anita Nyman Anita Nyman is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2005. Competing at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, she finished seventh in the 4 x 5 km relay and 44th in the 5 km + 10 km combined pursuit.... |
19:45.0 | 56 | |
| Satu Salonen Satu Salonen Satu Salonen is a former Finnish cross country skier who has competed since 1993. She won a bronze medal at the 4 x 5 km in the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and had her best finish of 12th in the 5 km event at those same championships.Salonen's best individual finish at the Winter... |
18:43.4 | 18 | |
| Tuulikki Pyykkönen | 18:42.8 | 17 | |
| 10 km pursuit2 F |
Kati Pulkkinen Kati Pulkkinen Kati Pulkkinen is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1995 to 2002. She won a bronze medal at the 4 x 5 km in the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and had her best finish of 16th in two events at those same championships.Pulkkinen's best individual finish at the Winter... |
33:43.5 | 51 |
| Anita Nyman Anita Nyman Anita Nyman is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2005. Competing at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, she finished seventh in the 4 x 5 km relay and 44th in the 5 km + 10 km combined pursuit.... |
32:53.7 | 44 | |
| Satu Salonen Satu Salonen Satu Salonen is a former Finnish cross country skier who has competed since 1993. She won a bronze medal at the 4 x 5 km in the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and had her best finish of 12th in the 5 km event at those same championships.Salonen's best individual finish at the Winter... |
30:32.0 | 16 | |
| 15 km C |
Kati Sundqvist-Venäläinen | 52:14.1 | 41 |
| Milla Jauho Milla Jauho Milla Saari is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1994 to 2007. She was best known for her doping role in the 2001 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships doping scandal that would affect five other Finnish skiers for taking hydroxyethyl starch , a blood plasma expander... |
51:38.6 | 31 | |
| Satu Salonen Satu Salonen Satu Salonen is a former Finnish cross country skier who has competed since 1993. She won a bronze medal at the 4 x 5 km in the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and had her best finish of 12th in the 5 km event at those same championships.Salonen's best individual finish at the Winter... |
49:27.6 | 18 | |
| Tuulikki Pyykkönen | 49:13.5 | 12 | |
| 30 km F |
Milla Jauho Milla Jauho Milla Saari is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1994 to 2007. She was best known for her doping role in the 2001 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships doping scandal that would affect five other Finnish skiers for taking hydroxyethyl starch , a blood plasma expander... |
1'35:39.2 | 50 |
2 Starting delay based om 5 km results.
C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
Women's 4 x 5 km relay
| Athletes | Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | |
| Tuulikki Pyykkönen Milla Jauho Milla Jauho Milla Saari is a former Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1994 to 2007. She was best known for her doping role in the 2001 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships doping scandal that would affect five other Finnish skiers for taking hydroxyethyl starch , a blood plasma expander... Satu Salonen Satu Salonen Satu Salonen is a former Finnish cross country skier who has competed since 1993. She won a bronze medal at the 4 x 5 km in the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and had her best finish of 12th in the 5 km event at those same championships.Salonen's best individual finish at the Winter... Anita Nyman Anita Nyman Anita Nyman is a Finnish cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2005. Competing at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, she finished seventh in the 4 x 5 km relay and 44th in the 5 km + 10 km combined pursuit.... |
57:34.3 | 7 |
Figure skating
Women
| Athlete | SP | FS | TFP | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisa Drei Alisa Drei Alisa Drei is a Finnish figure skater.Drei began skating at the age of three in Moscow; she and her mother subsequently moved to Finland and received Finnish citizenship. She resided in Riihimäki, Finland and her coach was her mother, Elena Drei-Koskinen.Drei announced her retirement on December... |
20 | 19 | 29.0 | 21 |
Freestyle skiing
Men| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Points | Rank | Time | Points | Rank | ||
| Lauri Lassila | Moguls | 29.03 | 24.53 | 9 Q | 26.17 | 25.43 | 5 |
| Sami Mustonen Sami Mustonen Sami Mustonen is a Finnish freestyle skier and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, in moguls.-References:... |
27.47 | 25.16 | 3 Q | 26.77 | 25.76 | ||
| Janne Lahtela Janne Lahtela Janne Lahtela is a Finnish former athlete, who established himself as one of the most dominant persons in the history of moguls skiing. He is currently the head coach of Japan's freestyle skiing team... |
27.58 | 25.43 | 2 Q | 25.30 | 26.00 | ||
Women
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Points | Rank | Time | Points | Rank | ||
| Minna Karhu | Moguls | 35.40 | 22.39 | 10 Q | 33.65 | 23.83 | 6 |
Ice hockey
First Round - Group D
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 25 | |||
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Leading scorers
| Rank | Player | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Teemu Selänne Teemu Selänne Teemu Ilmari Selänne nicknamed "The Finnish Flash" is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . An offensive player known for his skill and speed, Selanne has led the NHL in goal-scoring three times and has been named to... |
5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| 2nd | Saku Koivu Saku Koivu Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga... |
6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| 8th | Jere Lehtinen Jere Lehtinen Jere Kalervo Lehtinen is a former Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played as a right wing. He was drafted 88th overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. Lehtinen handles defensive aspects of the game as well as offensive, hence he is a two-way forward for which... |
6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
- Team Roster
- Jarmo MyllysJarmo MyllysJarmo Myllys is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars as their ninth-round pick, #172 overall, in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft...
- Ari SulanderAri SulanderAri Sulander, also nicknamed Sulo , is a professional ice hockey goaltender.-Career in Finland:...
- Jukka TammiJukka TammiJukka Tammi , nicknamed "Taisto", is a retired Finnish ice hockey goaltender.Tammi is one of the few Finnish ice hockey players to have three or more Olympic medals. He was the "Ironman" of the Finnish SM-liiga, awarded to the player who plays the most consecutive games, and has been inducted into...
- Aki BergAki BergAki-Petteri Berg is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted third overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft...
- Tuomas GrönmanTuomas GrönmanTuomas Grönman is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga. He played for TPS, Lukko, Jokerit, Chicago Blackhawks, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He would also win a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.- External links :...
- Janne LaukkanenJanne LaukkanenJanne Laukkanen is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise, the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played a total 407 regular season games scoring 22 goals...
- Jyrki LummeJyrki LummeJyrki Olavi Lumme is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League and SM-liiga. After beginning his career in Finland, playing with Ilves Tampere for three seasons, he moved to North America to join the Montreal Canadiens in 1988...
- Janne NiinimaaJanne NiinimaaJanne Niinimaa is a professional ice hockey defenceman who has played over 700 games in the NHL. He was selected in the second round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, 36th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers...
- Teppo NumminenTeppo NumminenTeppo Kalevi Numminen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres.-Playing career:...
- Kimmo TimonenKimmo TimonenKimmo Timonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
- Raimo HelminenRaimo HelminenRaimo Ilmari Helminen is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He is often called "Raipe" or "Maestro" by his fans...
- Sami KapanenSami KapanenSami Hannu Antero Kapanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for KalPa of the SM-liiga. He has played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers...
- Saku KoivuSaku KoivuSaku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga...
- Jari KurriJari KurriJari Pekka Kurri is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey right winger and a five-time Stanley Cup champion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. He is currently the general manager of Team Finland....
- Jere LehtinenJere LehtinenJere Kalervo Lehtinen is a former Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played as a right wing. He was drafted 88th overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. Lehtinen handles defensive aspects of the game as well as offensive, hence he is a two-way forward for which...
- Juha LindJuha LindJuha Lind is a Finnish ice hockey forward currently playing Jokerit in the SM-liiga.Lind started his career with Jokerit his hometown team. He was drafted 178th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. He remained with Jokerit until 1997 when he joined the Dallas Stars...
- Mika NieminenMika NieminenMika Nieminen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Ilves, Jokerit, and HIFK. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005.-External links:...
- Ville PeltonenVille PeltonenVille Peltonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the HIFK of the SM-liiga . He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks as their third round pick, 58th overall, in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft....
- Kimmo RintanenKimmo RintanenKimmo Rintanen is a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-Liiga before getting transferred to Swiss Elite League Team Kloten Flyers, where he has been playing since the 2001-02 Season. He played for Lukko, TPS, and Jokerit in Finland. He also won a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter...
- Teemu SelänneTeemu SelänneTeemu Ilmari Selänne nicknamed "The Finnish Flash" is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . An offensive player known for his skill and speed, Selanne has led the NHL in goal-scoring three times and has been named to...
- Esa TikkanenEsa TikkanenEsa Tikkanen is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, St...
- Antti TörmänenAntti TörmänenAntti Törmänen is a retired professional ice hockey player and current head coach of SC Bern in Switzerland's National League A...
- Juha Ylönen
- Head Coach: Hannu AravirtaHannu AravirtaHannu Aravirta is a Finnish ice hockey player and an ice hockey coach for the Finnish national men's team, SM-liiga and Elitserien.-Career as player:...
Group Stage
The First 4 teams (shaded green) advanced to medal round games.| Team | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 7 | 10 | |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 8 | |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 10 | 6 | |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 4 | |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 2 | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
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Bronze Medal Game
| 17 February | |||||
| 4 – 1 | Big Hat (7,412) | ||||
| First period | Ref:  Laurie Taylor-Boulton |
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| Yang X. 9:27 | |||||
| Second period | |||||
| S. Fisk Sari Fisk Sari Fisk is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She was born in Pori, Finland. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.-References:**... (R. Nieminen Riikka Nieminen Riikka Nieminen-Välilä is a retired Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the Finnish women's national team most notably appearing at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Olympics winning a bronze medal during the 1998 games... , K. Lehto Katja Lehto Katja Lehto is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... ) 3:07 |
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| J. Ikonen Johanna Ikonen Johanna Ikonen is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... (P. Vaarakallio Petra Vaarakallio Petra Vaarakallio is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... , K. Rantamäki Karoliina Rantamäki Karoliina Rantamäki is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the Finland women's national ice hockey team for the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.-Playing career:... ) 7:08 |
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| S. Lankosaari Sanna Lankosaari Sanna Lankosaari is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... (K. Riipi Katja Riipi Katja Riipi is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... , S. Krooks Sari Krooks Sari Krooks is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... ) 10:15 |
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| R. Nieminen Riikka Nieminen Riikka Nieminen-Välilä is a retired Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the Finnish women's national team most notably appearing at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Olympics winning a bronze medal during the 1998 games... (M. Lehtimäki Marika Lehtimäki Marika Lehtimäki is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... ) (en) 19:52 |
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Sari Fisk Sari Fisk Sari Fisk is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She was born in Pori, Finland. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.-References:**... Kirsi Hänninen Kirsi Hänninen Kirsi Hänninen is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Satu Huotari Satu Huotari Satu Huotari is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Marianne Ihalainen Marianne Ihalainen Marianne Ihalainen is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Johanna Ikonen Johanna Ikonen Johanna Ikonen is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Sari Krooks Sari Krooks Sari Krooks is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Emma Laaksonen Emma Laaksonen Emma Laaksonen is a Finnish female ice hockey defenseman. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, winning a bronze medal. She was the youngest woman on the team . Laaksonen played for the Ohio State women's ice hockey team from the 2000-01 to 2003-04... Sanna Lankosaari Sanna Lankosaari Sanna Lankosaari is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Katja Lehto Katja Lehto Katja Lehto is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Marika Lehtimäki Marika Lehtimäki Marika Lehtimäki is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Riikka Nieminen Riikka Nieminen Riikka Nieminen-Välilä is a retired Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the Finnish women's national team most notably appearing at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Olympics winning a bronze medal during the 1998 games... Marja-Helena Pälvilä Marja-Helena Pälvilä Marja-Helena Pälvilä is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Tuula Puputti Tuula Puputti Tuula Puputti is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Karoliina Rantamäki Karoliina Rantamäki Karoliina Rantamäki is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the Finland women's national ice hockey team for the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.-Playing career:... Tiia Reima Tiia Reima Tiia Reima is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.... Katja Riipi Katja Riipi Katja Riipi is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Päivi Salo Päivi Salo Päivi Salo is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Maria Selin Maria Selin Maria Selin is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Liisa-Maria Sneck Liisa-Maria Sneck Liisa-Maria Sneck is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... Petra Vaarakallio Petra Vaarakallio Petra Vaarakallio is a Finnish female ice hockey player. She played on the women's ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, and won a bronze medal.- References :... |
Nordic combined
Men's individualEvents:
- normal hill ski jumping
- 15 km cross-country skiing (Start delay, based on ski jumping results.)
| Athlete | Event | Ski Jumping | Cross-country time |
Total rank |
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| Points | Rank | ||||
| Hannu Manninen Hannu Manninen Hannu Kalevi Manninen is a Finnish nordic combined athlete. Debuting at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer at the age of 15, he took his first medal three years later at the age of 18 when he won silver in the 4 x 5 km team event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships... |
Individual | 207.0 | 20 | 43:51.0 | 11 |
| Jari Mantila Jari Mantila Jari Mantila is a Finnish nordic combined athlete who competed from 1992 to 2003. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 5 km team event at the 2002 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... |
212.0 | 17 | 46:10.6 | 27 | |
| Tapio Nurmela Tapio Nurmela Tapio Nurmela is a Finnish nordic combined athlete who competed during the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the 4 x 5 km team event at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Nurmela also won two medals in the 4 x 5 km team event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in 1999 and a... |
213.5 | 14 | 44:31.6 | 15 | |
| Samppa Lajunen Samppa Lajunen Samppa Lajunen is a retired Finnish Nordic combined athlete who competed during the late 1990s and early 2000s.... |
230.5 | 6 | 41:48.6 | ||
Men's Team
Four participants per team.
Events:
- normal hill ski jumping
- 5 km cross-country skiing (Start delay, based on ski jumping results.)
| Athletes | Ski jumping | Cross-country time |
Total rank |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | |||
| Samppa Lajunen Samppa Lajunen Samppa Lajunen is a retired Finnish Nordic combined athlete who competed during the late 1990s and early 2000s.... Jari Mantila Jari Mantila Jari Mantila is a Finnish nordic combined athlete who competed from 1992 to 2003. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 5 km team event at the 2002 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... Tapio Nurmela Tapio Nurmela Tapio Nurmela is a Finnish nordic combined athlete who competed during the 1990s. He won a silver medal in the 4 x 5 km team event at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Nurmela also won two medals in the 4 x 5 km team event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold in 1999 and a... Hannu Manninen Hannu Manninen Hannu Kalevi Manninen is a Finnish nordic combined athlete. Debuting at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer at the age of 15, he took his first medal three years later at the age of 18 when he won silver in the 4 x 5 km team event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships... |
906.0 | 1 | 55:30.4 | |
Ski jumping
| Athlete | Event | Jump 1 | Jump 2 | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Points | Rank | Distance | Points | Points | Rank | ||
| Mika Laitinen Mika Laitinen Mika Antero Laitinen is Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1990 to 2000. He won a gold medal in the Team large hill competition at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.... |
Normal hill | 82.5 | 100.5 | 17 Q | 81.5 | 98.5 | 199.0 | 20 |
| Ari-Pekka Nikkola Ari-Pekka Nikkola Ari-Pekka Nikkola is a former Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1986 to 1998. He won two gold medals in the Team large hill competition at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville... |
83.0 | 101.5 | 15 Q | 83.5 | 104.0 | 205.5 | 15 | |
| Janne Ahonen Janne Ahonen Janne Petteri Ahonen is a former Finnish ski jumper who has competed in the world cup between 1992-2011. A legendary ski jumper, he is widely considered one of the best and most successful athletes in the history of the sport... |
86.5 | 110.0 | 8 Q | 91.5 | 121.5 | 231.5 | 4 | |
| Jani Soininen Jani Soininen Jani Markus Soininen is a former Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1992 to 2001. He won two medals the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, earning a gold in the individual normal hill and a silver in the individual large hill.His biggest successes were at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships,... |
90.0 | 118.5 | 2 Q | 89.0 | 116.0 | 234.5 | ||
| Janne Ahonen Janne Ahonen Janne Petteri Ahonen is a former Finnish ski jumper who has competed in the world cup between 1992-2011. A legendary ski jumper, he is widely considered one of the best and most successful athletes in the history of the sport... |
Large hill | 106.0 | 91.3 | 37 | Did not advance | |||
| Ari-Pekka Nikkola Ari-Pekka Nikkola Ari-Pekka Nikkola is a former Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1986 to 1998. He won two gold medals in the Team large hill competition at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville... |
108.5 | 94.3 | 31 | Did not advance | ||||
| Mika Laitinen Mika Laitinen Mika Antero Laitinen is Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1990 to 2000. He won a gold medal in the Team large hill competition at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.... |
119.5 | 114.6 | 9 Q | 115.5 | 107.9 | 222.5 | 18 | |
| Jani Soininen Jani Soininen Jani Markus Soininen is a former Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1992 to 2001. He won two medals the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, earning a gold in the individual normal hill and a silver in the individual large hill.His biggest successes were at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships,... |
129.5 | 130.6 | 3 Q | 126.5 | 130.2 | 260.8 | ||
Men's team large hill
| Athletes | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Points 1 | Rank | |
| Ari-Pekka Nikkola Ari-Pekka Nikkola Ari-Pekka Nikkola is a former Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1986 to 1998. He won two gold medals in the Team large hill competition at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville... Mika Laitinen Mika Laitinen Mika Antero Laitinen is Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1990 to 2000. He won a gold medal in the Team large hill competition at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.... Janne Ahonen Janne Ahonen Janne Petteri Ahonen is a former Finnish ski jumper who has competed in the world cup between 1992-2011. A legendary ski jumper, he is widely considered one of the best and most successful athletes in the history of the sport... Jani Soininen Jani Soininen Jani Markus Soininen is a former Finnish ski jumper who competed from 1992 to 2001. He won two medals the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, earning a gold in the individual normal hill and a silver in the individual large hill.His biggest successes were at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships,... |
833.9 | 5 |
1Four teams members performed two jumps each.
Snowboarding
Men's halfpipe
| Athlete | Qualifying round 1 | Qualifying round 2 | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | |
| Sebu Kuhlberg | 33.4 | 23 | 39.7 | 4 QF | 76.6 | 7 |
| Aleksi Litovaara | 39.0 | 5 QF | 71.9 | 14 | ||
| Jussi Oksanen | 39.7 | 3 QF | 73.6 | 11 | ||
| Markus Hurme | 41.1 | 1 QF | 73.0 | 13 | ||
Women's halfpipe
| Athlete | Qualifying round 1 | Qualifying round 2 | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | |
| Satu Järvelä | 31.8 | 11 | 32.0 | 9 | Did not advance | |
| Minna Hesso | 34.2 | 5 | 35.1 | 3 QF | 70.8 | 6 |
Speed skating
Men
| Event | Athlete | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| 500 m | Janne Hänninen Janne Hänninen Janne Hänninen is a former Finnish speedskater who specialised on the shorter distances 500 m, 1000 m, and 1500 m.His personal bests on these distances are 35.00 , 1:08.45 , and 1:46.04... |
36.58 | 17 | 36.46 | 19 | 73.04 | 18 |
| 1000 m | Janne Hänninen Janne Hänninen Janne Hänninen is a former Finnish speedskater who specialised on the shorter distances 500 m, 1000 m, and 1500 m.His personal bests on these distances are 35.00 , 1:08.45 , and 1:46.04... |
1:12.55 | 21 | ||||