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Estonia (ISF code: EST) has competed at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships since 1938. [1] Estonia was not represented at the championships from 1940 to 1991 due to the Soviet occupation and started participated again from 1993.
| Medal | Name | Games | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Andrus Veerpalu | 2001 Lahti | Men's 30 km |
| Gold | Kristina Šmigun | 2003 Val di Fiemme | 5 km + 5 km double pursuit |
| Gold | Andrus Veerpalu | 2009 Liberec | Men's 15 km |
 Silver | Jaak Mae | 2003 Val di Fiemme | Men's 15 km |
| Silver | Kristina Šmigun | 1999 Ramsau | Women's 15 km |
| Silver | Kristina Šmigun | 2003 Val di Fiemme | Women's 10 km |
| Silver | Kristina Šmigun | 2003 Val di Fiemme | Women's 15 km |
| Silver | Andrus Veerpalu | 1999 Ramsau | Men's 50 km |
 Bronze | Kristina Šmigun | 1999 Ramsau | Women's 30 km |
| Bronze | Kristina Šmigun | 2003 Val di Fiemme | Women's 30 km |
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