FACTOIDS
Full Name: Susanna Poykio
Nickname: Susanna
Birthday: February 22, 1982
Height: 5' 3"
Hometown: Oulu
Sports: Figure Skating
PROFILE
Susanna Poykio made history in 2001 when she became the first Finnish woman ever to win a medal at an ISU championship when she finished third at the 2001 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. She also finished sixth at the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final that season after winning Piruetten in Norway and finishing fourth at the Finlandia Trophy. During the 2001-2002 season, the two-time Finnish junior ladies champion made a successful move to seniors, winning the Finnish Nationals and finishing sixth at Europeans and 11th at the World Championships.
