Jasmi Joensuu in the hunt for medals! Here are today's Finnish athletes
The Finnish representation at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics includes various athletes competing across multiple disciplines.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are set to showcase a significant Finnish presence on Tuesday, with several athletes participating in various events. In men's biathlon, competitors Tuomas Harjula, Olli Hiidensalo, Tero Seppälä, and Otto Invenius will be taking part in the 20-kilometer race. Their performance will be pivotal in gaining medals for Finland in this challenging and competitive sport.
In freestyle skiing, another group of Finnish athletes will be competing in the men's mogul qualifications; Akseli Ahvenainen, Olli Penttala, Severi Vierelä, and Rasmus Karjalainen aim to make a strong impression. Meanwhile, in cross-country skiing, four women athletes, Jasmi Joensuu, Jasmin Kähärä, Johanna Matintalo, and Amanda Saari, will be racing in the sprint event, while the men's team includes Lauri Vuorinen, Joni Mäen, Emil Liekari, and Niilo Moilanen.
Notably, Finland has opted out of the women's alpine team event, deciding not to send competitors for that category. Overall, this Olympic day promises to be exciting for fans and supporters of Finnish athletes. Updates on scheduling, results, and live events are available through various channels like the Tulosapuri service, highlighting the importance of each Finnish competitor’s performance at the Games.