Finland finishes sixth in Long Track of Nations World Championship

The Finnish national team finished sixth in the Long Track of Nations World Championship final held in Roden, Netherlands. Despite high expectations, the team struggled throughout the event due to technical issues and poor track conditions, which caused initial delays.

Finland accumulated a total of 37 points across six heats, missing out on a medal by eight points. The competition was highly competitive; the host nation, the Netherlands, secured the world title by defeating Great Britain in the final heat with a narrow one-point margin. France claimed the bronze medal.

The Finnish roster included Tero Aarnio, Ossi Rantala, Jesse Mustonen, and Tomi Nevanperä. The team faced significant setbacks early on, including a 12-3 loss to Great Britain in the first heat and technical difficulties with Aarnio’s motorcycle during starts.