1960’s

Lahti Ski Games in 1960's

1960 In addition to regular games, also international match between Finland and Norway was held.

1961 Warm weather. First prize in ski jumping was tied between three competitors.

1962 International Lahti Ski Games were held, for the first time in 3 day period, from Friday to Sunday.

1964 Record in “normal” Ski Games, spectators 114.082

1965 Over 1000 volunteer officials. In Ski jumping, three round competition was tested.

1966 First team competition in Ski jumping, winner was East-Germany.

1967 Programme keeps on expanding - first time for women´s relay. Additonal event was “Winter of Finland”- exhibition

1968 Finnish Ski Association had it´s 60th anniversary, celebrationrelay was handed to Mr. Urho Kekkonen, President of Finland.

1969 No success for Team Finland. In Ski jumping East-German Christian Kiehl won both, youth and special Ski jumping competitions.