Miro Karppanen claims SM gold in 50 km race with a dominant performance: "Started a bit too fast..."

Miro Karppanen won gold in the men's 50 km race, showcasing a remarkable performance. The event took place on April 4, showcasing multiple competitive events over the weekend at the Finnish Championships. While Karppanen's victory was a highlight, the competition also featured impressive performances from athletes in the women's division and relay events.

Result Highlights

• Men's 50 km (freestyle):
• Miro Karppanen, Imatran Urheilijat 1:58:55.8
• Remi Lindholm, Imatran Urheilijat +1:15.2
• Petteri Koivisto, Puijon Hiihtoseura +1:29.2

Karppanen’s achievement not only marked his first Finnish Championship title but also ensured him a win in the overall Finnish cup competition. In a post-race interview, Karppanen reflected on his performance, noting he might have started off a bit too quickly but managed to hold his pace throughout the competition.

• Women's 30 km:
• Kerttu Niskanen, Vieremän Koitto
• Vilma Ryyty +1:58
• Vilma Nissinen +2:30

The relay events also brought excitement and showcased various talented teams across different categories, with Pohti SkiTeam clinching victory in the men's 4 x 10 km relay and Vantaan Hiihtoseura winning the women's 3 x 5 km relay.

This championship weekend was a significant showcase of cross-country skiing talent in Finland, reinforcing the competitive spirit and skills of its athletes.