Harri Kirvesniemi

Harri Tapani Kirvesniemi, born on 10 May 1958, is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed from 1980 to 2001. During his career he won six Olympic medals, all of them bronze, and the 50 km event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 2000. His biggest successes were at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, where he earned eight medals including one gold in the 15 km in 1989, three silvers and four bronzes. He received the Holmenkollen medal in 1998 and was married to Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi, which made them the third husband and wife pair to win it. His career ended after a positive doping test at the 2001 World Championships in Lahti. He now works at the ski maker Yoko Ski.