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Waiting for entries of the World’s top names
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January 18, 2012Already 4 518 skiers have registered for this season’s Finlandia, taking place February 25-26 in Lahti and Hollola. The 50 kilometre classic on February 25th is also a FIS Marathon Cup event.
“The world’s elite skiers will sent their entries a bit closer to the event, but we strongly believe to see high-level competitions again. We have got winter in Lahti, which has brought skiers to courses. Hopefully many of them will come and challenge themselves in Finlandia. Our goal remains at 7 000 skiers”, says secretary-general Tiina Hernesniemi. Winter let chief of course and his c ...
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Legendary polar bear insurance as inspiration for Finlandia 2012 medals
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January 18, 2012
Escaping, skiing polar bear is the picture in Finlandia 2012 medals. A Polar bear didn’t come to medals by accident, as its origin dates back to the seventies when Finlandia took its first steps. Finlandia was born when Finland wanted to host a ski marathon like Vasaloppet in neighbor Sweden. The inaugural Finlandia was scheduled in 1973, but unfortunately it had to be cancelled due to lack of snow. Since 1974 Finlandia has been an annual event.
Back then, Finland’s nature had quite exotic reputation in middle Europe. Middle-europeans had been informed cross-country skiing b ...
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Ski season opened - First skiers on stadium
Recently there has been plentifully enough snow so that first skiers have opened ski tracks. Stadium is ready for skiers. Now is a good moment to get on track and go training outdoors on Lahti sport stadium to feel fresh snow.
Finlandia Ski Marathon staff
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There is something for everyone at Finlandia
16.12.2011
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The 50 km classical race is with no doubt for many the race at Finlandia-hiihto, but Finland’s biggest marathon ski event has much more than just that to offer. If 50 km feels like too big a challenge, there is a possibility to register for 32 km in classic on the same Saturday. If you are not a fan of classical technique, sign up for 20 km free technique on Sunday to experience the spirit of Finlandia. Naturally all the distance will have its finish at legendary Lahti Ski Stadium.“For example for families and groups of friends, the shorter distances offer a possibility to enjoy Finlandia, fee ...
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Finlandia aims at welcoming 7 000 skiers to Lahti and Hollola
Finland’s greatest ski marathon Finlandia-hiihto has gotten already some 2 500 entries for next event, which takes place in February 25-26 in Lahti and Hollola. A lot more skiers are yet to come, and Finlandia-hiihto aims at having 7 000 skiers. Also, the main race 50 km classic on Feb 25, is for the second time part of FIS Marathon Cup.
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“We see 7 000 skiers as very realistic goal for us as we made it quite close last winter. We are looking forward to welcoming also the world’s top long distance skiers to Lahti and Hollola due to FIS Marathon Cup”, secretary-general Tiina Hernesniemi says.The course will remain the same, but as an event Finlandia is in the middle of many improvements. New online registration system will make things easier for both skiers and organizers, new website will be more informative for everyone interested in Finlandia, and new newsletter will keep Finnish-speaking skiers and potential skiers, media and ...
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