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After three exceptional years, the 50th anniversary of Finlandia-hiihto was celebrated on a route renewed last year. The route runs through the terrains of Lahti and Hollola. This year, however, the route had to be shortened from the intended 62 km route to 58 km when the fields of Savistenpää were left out.

On Saturday, the journey was completed in classic style. Tomorrow, on Sunday, freestyle skiers take over the slopes. This year, more than 4,500 skiers have registered for Finlandia-hiihto. The competition distances are 58 km, 32 km, and 20 km.

Finlandia Hiihto 2023 results men

The fastest man in the 58 km race was Veli-Matti Räsänen (Team Kaskipuu), with a time of 2.56.17. “It went better than I expected. Skiing felt strong today” winner wrapped up the race. Räsänen left behind, only with view seconds apart, silver medalist Niko Koskela (Lakiaforest) 2.56.18 and third place Aleksi Parttimaa (SkiTeam 105) 2.56.19. 

1. Veli-Matti Räsänen, FIN
2. Niko Koskela, FIN
3. Aleksi Parttimaa, FIN

Finlandia Hiihto 2023 results women

The women’s winner was Terhi Pollari (Ski Jyväskylä), with a time of 3.03.24. “Today’s race was good. I couldn’t expect this, because there were so many good skiers. Good feeling from the win”, the winner says. Over four minutes behind was Anni Kainulainen, 3.07.47. Noora Kivikko (Team Edux) took third place with a time of  3.10.15.

1. Terhi Pollari, FIN
2. Anni Kainulainen, FIN
3. Nora Kivikko, FIN

The winner of the 32 Km race was Tobias Akerlund, with a time of 1.42.08. Marja-Terttu Repo renewed last year’s win with the time of 1.50.54. The men’s 20 km winner is Kalle Liukkonen, with a time of 1.07.29. The women’s winner was Rebecca Immonen, 1.09.40.

Tomorrow the Finlandia Hiihto race weekend is continuing with the skating events. Info, images and results, as soon as available here on our website.

Pictures: Roosa Nousiainen

Find out more about the Finlandia Hiihto here.