Anssi Koivuranta, born July 3, 1988, is a nordic combined athlete from Finland who won a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The Nordic combined is a winter sport in which competitors involve in both cross-country skiing and ski jumping. ... Neve and Gliz, the 2006 Olympics mascots, on display in Turin The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. ... Three events were contested in the Nordic combined competition at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. ... July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Neve and Gliz, the 2006 Olympics mascots, on display in Turin The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were held in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. ...