During the skiathlon at the Falun World Cup, Finnish skier Perttu Hyvärinen shared an emotional moment as he recounted that it was his final World Cup race outside of Finland. The veteran skier, who finished 40th in the race, struggled with his emotions during a Viaplay interview, expressing a sense of closure as his skiing career reaches a significant milestone. Despite the challenges he faced, Hyvärinen showed pride in his journey, highlighting the bittersweet nature of ending this chapter of his athletic career.

Hyvärinen mentioned that although he finished far from the leading pack, he remains hopeful for the upcoming final World Cup event in Finland, expressing a desire to connect with the home crowd one last time. He encouraged fans to show their support at the event in Lahti, indicating the importance of this farewell for both him and his supporters. At 34 years of age, the skier recalled his earlier successes, including a silver medal in the relay at the 2023 World Championships in Planica, showcasing his long-standing dedication to the sport.