Tove Alexandersson wins gold at European Orienteering Championships

Swedish orienteer Tove Alexandersson won the gold medal in the long-distance event at the European Orienteering Championships in Lithuania. Alexandersson finished with a 49-second lead over Switzerland’s Simona Aebersold. Despite the victory, Alexandersson noted the difficulty of the terrain, mentioning a challenging moment where she became stuck in a heavily wooded green area.

Sweden secured multiple podium positions in the event, with Sanna Fast taking bronze and Sara Hagström finishing in fifth place. The championships, held in Druskininkai, also serve as the final component of the orienteering World Cup, attracting competitors from outside Europe.

Finnish athletes are also competing in the championships, looking to continue a strong historical performance in Baltic terrain. The competition schedule includes middle-distance races and relays following the long-distance event.