Youth Olympic Festivals Erik Saravuo dropped silver in the boys’ slalom: “It’s so great to have won so many medals”

Sport|Youth Olympic Festivals

Finland also increased its medal account on Friday, the closing day of the European Youth Olympic Festival.

Erik Saravuo dropped to silver in the boys’ slalom in Suokkamo Vuokatti. The victory went to Italy Edoardo Saraccolle.

The cross-country skiers ended their race week with a medal when the Finnish team grabbed bronze in the 4×5 kilometer mixed race. The team skied IWed Melnits, Elsa Torvinen, Niko Anttola and Fanny Kukonlehto.

The quartet, which participated in the combined mixed team competition in Lahti, decided the Finnish performances Alva Thors, Herman Happonen, Annamaija Aries and Eelis Meriläinen. As a result, Austria won four places in the competition.

The European Youth Olympic Festival is a competition event for European athletes aged 14-18.

Finland the team captured a total of a record 14 medals.

“It’s just great to have won so many medals and a number of points in addition to them. The athletes performed really well, ”said team leader Janne Vuorinen.

Vuorinen saw the competition as an important part of the athlete’s path and recalled the importance of long-term preparation and a multi-sport value experience.

“These experiences create a good foundation for success in adult value competitions. Young people gain valuable experience from multi-sport events and international competition. ”