Feb 19 • 09:55 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Finland in the gold race! Ilkka Herola makes an impressive rating

Finland competes fiercely in the Nordic combined team event at Val di Fiemme despite challenging weather conditions.

The Nordic combined team event witnessed Finland's Eero Hirvonen and Ilkka Herola competing under difficult conditions in Predazzo, as heavy snowfall affected visibility during the jump portion of the contest. Event organizers decided to proceed as planned with the jump despite these challenges, with Hirvonen asserting that the conditions were not as dangerous as they appeared on television. He emphasized taking careful consideration of the difficult uphill and landing areas during the jumps.

Both Hirvonen and Herola were proud that the event continued as scheduled, with Herola stating it would have been a significant disappointment to postpone it due to weather conditions. Competing on the scheduled day is essential for the athletes, and the Finnish team prepared thoroughly for the challenge. After the jumping phase, Finland secured a position to enter the skiing segment in fourth place, trailing Germany by 27 seconds, Norway in second (+13 seconds), and Japan in third (+27 seconds).

The dynamics of the competition were heavily influenced by the weather, which added an extra layer of difficulty to the already challenging Nordic Combined events. The Finnish team, while in fourth place, demonstrated determination and resilience, which are crucial traits in competitive sports. With Hirvonen's jump reaching a distance of 118 meters, the team seeks to improve its standing in the skiing portion of the competition, aiming for a podium finish amidst stiff international competition.

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