| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's cross-country skiing | ||
Representing  Finland | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1976 Innsbruck | 4 × 5 km relay |
Liisa Suihkonen (born 27 September 1943) is a former cross-country skier from Finland who competed during the 1970s. She was born in Suonenjoki, Northern Savonia.
She won a silver medal in the 4 × 5 km relay at the 1976 Winter Olympics of Innsbruck. [1]
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3/4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 25 | — | 18 | — |
| 1976 | 33 | — | — | Silver |
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 31 | — | — | 4 |
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