Arto Tiainen


Arto Tiainen was a Finnish cross-country skier. He was born in Sääminki.

Champion

He won two medals at the 1964 Winter Olympics, a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay and a bronze in the 50 km. Additionally, Tianen won two medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, a silver in 50 km and a bronze in the 4 × 10 km relay.

Award

Tianen's biggest cross-country skiing success came at the Holmenkollen ski festival, where he won the 50 km event in both 1964 and 1965. For his successes, Tiainen earned the Holmenkollen medal in 1965.

Politics

Arto Tiainen was a Social Democratic member of the Finnish Parliament from 22 January 1970 to 22 March 1970.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation.

Olympic Games