Stora Tuna (SE) increased its lead over NTNUI 1 (NO) right from the start, but then the teams’ running pace evened out.
It was encouraging to see five Finnish teams among the top ten at this stage. Arttu Syrjäläinen of Helsingin Suunnistajat (FI) continued to improve his position towards the top as the best Finnish team.
Towards the end of the leg, Syrjäläinen had already lifted his team to fourth place. Stura Tuna was first at the changeover and increased the lead. Henrik Johannesson was tired after his leg, but his run felt good and he navigated well despite the pressure. NTNUI 1 brought the baton in second. IL Tyrving’s Håkon Jarvis Drage (NO) said that the performance was not perfect, but at least they had maintained their position. Arttu Syrjäläinen of Helsingin Suunnistajat found the terrain difficult and had to walk through some bushy areas. However, he did well today, even though he didn’t get much sleep. Overall, the Finns improved their positions, even though the terrain was difficult for many of the teams.
Text: Sari Noponen
Photo: Sari Ursin
Translation: Irma Gynther-Karppinen