| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's orienteering | ||
Representing  Finland | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 1974 Silkeborg | Relay |
| 1978 Kongsberg | Individual |
| 1979 Tampere | Relay |
 | 1978 Kongsberg | Relay |
Risto Nuuros (born 26 December 1950) is a Finnish orienteering competitor, individual silver medalist at the 1978 World Orienteering Championships in Kongsberg. [1]
He received silver medals in the relay event in 1974 [2] and 1979, and a bronze medal in 1978. [1]
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