Cross-Country Skiing
Iivo Niskanen
- Classic
- Distance
- Nationality
- Finland
- Hometown
- Oulu, Finland (childhood hometown Vieremä, North Savo; resides in Kuopio)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Born
- 12 January 1992
- Turned pro
- 2011
- Primary discipline
- Classic
About Iivo Niskanen
Finnish cross-country skier (Puijon Hiihtoseura) and one of the most decorated classic/distance specialists in the sport, competing on the World Cup since 2011 (15 seasons through 2025-26) with 10 individual wins and 26 individual podiums (143 starts). Three-time Olympic champion: men's team sprint gold (2014 Sochi, with Sami Jauhojärvi), 50km classical mass-start gold (2018 Pyeongchang), and 15km individual classical gold plus skiathlon bronze and team sprint silver (2022 Beijing, a three-medal Games). World Champion in the 15km classical individual (2017 Lahti), with additional bronze medals in the 15km classical (2019) and team sprint (2017). First Finnish male skier to win a World Cup discipline globe (Distance, 2021-22) and the first Finnish man to reach the Tour de Ski overall podium (3rd, 2021-22). Sister Kerttu Niskanen is also an Olympic-medalist cross-country skier.
World Cup record through the 2025-26 season: 10 individual wins and 26 individual podiums from 143 starts, plus four team podiums from 14 starts. One discipline title, in Distance, in 2022.
Sponsors: Salomon (skis, boots); Swix (poles) - per FIS official athlete biography (manufacturer-updated field)
Setup
4 items
Skis
Salomon S/Lab Carbon Classic
- Classic
Confirmed via Iivo Niskanen's official FIS athlete biography (manufacturer-updated field: 'Skis: Salomon'). Reusing the existing Salomon S/Lab Carbon Classic ski entry created for Sjur Røthe.
Top Salomon World Cup classic race ski; praised for uphill grip and glide feel
Salomon S/Lab Carbon Skate
- Skate / Freestyle
Confirmed via Iivo Niskanen's official FIS athlete biography (manufacturer-updated field: 'Skis: Salomon'). Reusing the existing Salomon S/Lab Carbon Skate ski entry created for Sjur Røthe.
Top Salomon World Cup skate race ski; noted for stability at speed
Boots
Salomon S/LAB Carbon
Confirmed via Iivo Niskanen's official FIS athlete biography (manufacturer-updated field: 'Boots: Salomon'). Reusing the existing Salomon S/LAB Carbon boot entry created for Sjur Røthe.
Salomon's top-of-range World Cup race boot
Poles
Swix
Confirmed via Iivo Niskanen's official FIS athlete biography (manufacturer-updated field: 'Poles: Swix'). Reusing existing Swix cross-country pole family entry.
Swix cross-country race pole line.
Setup verified 12 July 2026