Finland at the Olympics

Finland first participated at the Olympic Games in 1908, and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games and every Winter Olympic Games since then. Finland was also the host nation for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Finnish athletes have won a total of 302 medals at the Summer Games, mostly in athletics and wrestling. Finland has also won 162 medals at the Winter Games, mostly in nordic skiing events.

Finland at the
Olympics
IOC codeFIN
NOCFinnish Olympic Committee
Websitewww.olympiakomitea.fi (in Finnish)
Medals
Gold
144
Silver
148
Bronze
178
Total
470
Summer appearances
Winter appearances
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

The National Olympic Committee for Finland is the Finnish Olympic Committee, and was created and recognized in 1907, when Finland was an autonomous part, the Grand Duchy of Finland of the Russian Empire (until 1917). Finland has earned medals at every Olympic game since 1908, a feat matched only by Finland's neighboring country Sweden.

Hosted Games

Finland has hosted the Games on one occasion.

GamesHost cityDatesNationsParticipantsEvents
1952 Summer OlympicsHelsinki19 July–3 August694,955149

Medal tables
See also: All-time Olympic Games medal table
*Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Summer Olympic medalists since 1992
Medal Name Games Sport Event
 GoldMikko Kolehmainen 1992 Barcelona CanoeingMen's K-1 500 metres
 SilverIsmo Falck
Jari Lipponen
Tomi Poikolainen		 1992 Barcelona ArcheryMen's team
 SilverSeppo Räty 1992 Barcelona AthleticsMen's javelin throw
 BronzeJyri Kjäll 1992 Barcelona BoxingMen's light welterweight
 BronzeAntti Kasvio 1992 Barcelona SwimmingMen's 200 metre freestyle
 GoldHeli Rantanen 1996 Atlanta AthleticsWomen's javelin throw
 SilverJani Sievinen 1996 Atlanta SwimmingMen's 200 metre individual medley
 SilverMarko Asell 1996 Atlanta WrestlingMen's Greco-Roman 74 kg
 BronzeSeppo Räty 1996 Atlanta AthleticsMen's javelin throw
 GoldArsi Harju 2000 Sydney AthleticsMen's shot put
 GoldJyrki Järvi
Thomas Johanson		 2000 Sydney Sailing49er class
 SilverJuha Hirvi 2000 Sydney ShootingMen's 50 metre rifle three positions
 BronzeMarko Yli-Hannuksela 2000 Sydney WrestlingMen's Greco-Roman 76 kg
 SilverMarko Kemppainen 2004 Athens ShootingMen's skeet
 SilverMarko Yli-Hannuksela 2004 Athens WrestlingMen's Greco-Roman 74 kg
 GoldSatu Mäkelä-Nummela 2008 Beijing ShootingWomen's trap
 SilverMinna Nieminen
Sanna Sten		 2008 Beijing RowingWomen's lightweight double sculls
 BronzeTero Pitkämäki 2008 Beijing AthleticsMen's javelin throw
 BronzeHenri Häkkinen 2008 Beijing ShootingMen's 10 metre air rifle
 SilverTuuli Petäjä 2012 London SailingWomen's sailboard
 BronzeSilja Kanerva, Silja Lehtinen, Mikaela Wulff 2012 London SailingElliott 6m
 SilverAntti Ruuskanen 2012 London AthleticsMen's javelin throw
 BronzeMira Potkonen 2016 Rio de Janeiro BoxingWomen's lightweight

Finland by sports at the Winter Olympics

Alpine skiing
Main article: Alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics

Beginning in 1948, Finland has taken part in alpine skiing in 12 previous Olympic games with a medal record of 1 silver in 2006.[1][2][3] In 2010, Finland took part in 7 alpine skiing events with a team of 4, their highest placing being 6th (in women's slalom).[4]

Biathlon
Main article: Biathlon at the Winter Olympics

Since biathlon was introduced in the Olympics in 1960, Finland has taken part in the sport in all previous 14 games, with a medal record of 4 silvers and 2 bronzes, latest won in 1998,[5] plus 1 silver from military patrol.[6][7][8] In 2010, Finland took part in 6 biathlon events with a team of 4, their highest placing being 41st (in men's sprint).[9]

Bobsleigh
Further information: Bobsleigh at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Qualification

Finland has never participated Olympic bobsleigh.[10][11]

Cross-country skiing
Main article: Cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics

Finland has taken part in cross country skiing in all previous Winter Olympic Games with a medal record of 19 golds, 22 silvers and 32 bronzes.[12][13][14] In 2010, Finland took part in all 12 cross country skiing events with team of 17, winning bronze in women's 30 kilometre classical and 4 × 5 kilometre relay.[15]

Curling
Further information: Curling at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Qualification event

Finland has participated Olympic curling twice, first in 2002, and last in 2006, when they won silver.[16][17][18]

Figure skating
Further information: Figure skating at the Winter Olympics

Beginning in the 1920 Summer Olympics, Finland has taken part in figure skating in 15 Olympic games with a medal record of 1 gold and 1 silver, latest won in 1924.[19][20][21] In 2010, Finland took part in 2 figure skating events with a team of 3, their highest placing being 6th (in ladies' singles).[22]

Freestyle skiing
Main article: Freestyle skiing at the Winter Olympics

Since freestyle skiing became an Olympic sport in 1992, Finland has taken part in it in all previous games, with a medal record of 1 gold, 2 silvers and 1 bronze, latest medal won in 2006.[23][24][25] In 2010, Finland took part in 2 freestyle skiing events with a team of 4, their highest placing being 14th (in men's moguls).[26]

Ice hockey
Main article: Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics

Beginning in 1952, Finland has taken part in ice hockey in 15 previous Olympic games, with a medal record of 2 silvers and 5 bronzes.[27][28][29]

Luge
Further information: Luge at the 2014 Winter Olympics

Finland has never participated Olympic luge.[11][30]

Nordic combined
Main article: Nordic combined at the Winter Olympics

Beginning in the first Winter Olympic games, Finland has taken part in Nordic combined in 20 previous games, with a medal record of 4 golds, 8 silvers and 2 bronzes, latest medal won in 2006.[31][32][33] In 2010, Finland took part in all 3 Nordic combined events with a team of 4, their highest placing being 4th (in individual large hill/10 km).[34]

Short track speed skating
Further information: Short track speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics § Qualification

Finland has never participated Olympic short track speed skating.[11][35]

Skeleton
Further information: Skeleton at the Winter Olympics

Finland has never participated Olympic skeleton.[11][36]

Ski jumping
Main article: Ski jumping at the Winter Olympics

Beginning at the first Winter Olympics, Finland has taken part in ski jumping in 20 previous games, with a medal record of 10 golds, 8 silvers and 4 bronzes, making Finland the most successful ski jumping country up to 2010, latest medals won in 2006.[37][38][39][40] In 2010, Finland took part in all 3 ski jumping events with a team of 5, their highest placing being 4th (in normal hill individual and large hill team).[41]

Snowboarding
Main article: Snowboarding at the Winter Olympics

Since snowboarding became an Olympic sport in 1998, Finland has participated in it in all previous games, with a medal record of 1 silver and 1 bronze.[42][43][44] In 2010, Finland took part in 2 snowboarding events with a team of 5, winning silver in men's halfpipe.[45]

Speed skating
Main article: Speed skating at the Winter Olympics

Beginning in the first Olympic Winter Games in 1924, Finland has taken part in speed skating in 20 previous Olympics, with a medal record of 7 golds, 8 silvers and 9 bronzes, latest medal won in 1968.[46][47][48] In 2010, Finland took part in 2 speed skating events with a team of 4, their highest placing being 5th (in men's 500 metres).[49]

See also

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