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Juha Mieto

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Gender Male
Age 74
Date of birth November 20,1949
Zodiac sign Scorpio
Born Kurikka
Finland
Height 196 (cm)
Weight 100 (kg)
SpouseMinna Mieto
Total podiums 1
Shoe size 51
Parents Aarne Mieto
Saima Mieto
Olympic medalCross-Country Skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics - Men's 50km
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Juha Mieto Life story


Juha Iisakki Mieto is a Finnish former cross-country skier, who was born in Kurikka. He competed in the 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984 Olympics and won five medals, including a gold medal in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1976. He also placed fourth three times, losing the 15 km bronze medal in 1972 by 0.06 seconds.

Finland's skiing legend shows no signs of slowing down

Feb 16,2020 9:32 am

Juha Mieto is Finland's skiing legend: he's won five Olympic medals, including a gold. But he's made sporting history with a silver in Lake Placid in 1980 when he was beaten by one-hundredth of a second in the 15km event.

Now 70 years old, Juha Mieto shows no signs of slowing down. His relaxed philosophy of life involves a Good Night 's sleep and letting bygones be bygones.

Produced by Erika Benke, camera: Juha Järvinen, Picture editor: John Johnson



Source of news: bbc.com

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