Merja Kuusisto (; 30 June 1968) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed from 1992 to 1998. Competing at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, she had her best finish of fourth in the 4 × 5 km relay and her best individual finish of 15th in the 30 km event.
Kuusisto's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was tenth in the 15 km event at Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1995. Her best world Cup finish was 11th twice, both in Finland (1992, 1995).
Kuusisto's best individual career finish was second twice in 5 km FIS races in Finland (1994, 1997).
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 5 km 15 km Pursuit 30 km 4 × 5 km relay 1994 25 — 16 — 15 4 World Championships Year Age 5 km 15 km Pursuit 30 km 4 × 5 km relay 1993 24 — — — 32 — 1995 26 29 10 DNF — 6
World Cup Season standings Season Age OverallLong DistanceSprint 1990 21 1991 22 1992 23 37 1993 24 51 1994 25 25 1995 26 23 1996 27 36 1997 28 — 1998 29 —
Team podiums
2 podiums
No. Season Date Location Race Level Place Teammates1 1990–91 10 March 1991 Falun, Sweden 4 × 5 km Relay C World Cup 3rd Lukkarinen / Savolainen / Kirvesniemi2 1993–94 4 March 1994 Lahti, Finland 4 × 5 km Relay C World Cup 3rd Rolig / Pyykkönen / Kirvesniemi
References
External links
Women's 4 x 5 km cross-country relay Olympic results: 1976-2002