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Jan Kocbach

Jan Kocbach is the founder of WorldofO.com - taking care of everything from site development to writing articles, photography and analysis.

Huippuliiga and Silva League Wrap-up

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Frederic Tranchands victory in  the overall Finnish orienteering league (Huippuliiga) after starting as number 52(!) in the chasing start was the highlight of this orienteering weekend – the start field was very good. There were also very strong start fields in the three Silva League races in Sweden. In the prestigious ...

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Thierry Gueorgiou wins exciting 10Mila for Kalevan Rasti!

– I had a very good flow, but I was still running too fast for my technique, Thierry Gueorgiou said about his opening speed on the last leg of the 10Mila relay 2013 – after leading Kalevan Rasti to victory in 10Mila 2013. – I had the best legs of ...

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10Mila Women: Victory for Domnarvet ahead of Halden

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[GPS-tracking highlights & short interviews] A very happy Lena Eliasson took Domnarvet to victory in the women’s class in 10Mila. – I had a fantastic flow today. I knew where I was all the way. On the way I thought that “I am nearly 32 years old, and it is ...

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10Mila 2013: All You Need to Know!

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[Updated with LivebBlog] 10MILA countdown: One day left until one of the main highlights of the spring season for an orienteer: 10MILA. Kalevan Rasti, Halden and Kristiansand are the biggest favourites among the men –  Halden, OK Tisaren, Tampereen Pyrintö and Pan Århus the top teams among the women. New! ...

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10Mila Videos: Get in the MOOD for the NIGHT!

Here is a selection of 10Mila videos to get you in the right mood ahead of 10Mila. Relive the summary video and the start from 10Mila 2012, the slowmotion video from 10Mila 2008, the tracking highlights from 10Mila 2007, the 10Mila Petzl video from 2008 or some of the other ...

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Another one for Gueorgiou and Niggli!

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Two long distance races at Silva League – two victories each for Thierry Gueorgiou (France) and Simone Niggli (Switzerland). The two biggest names in orienteering the last years are still a few steps ahead of their rivals. Both skipped the World Cup opening in New Zealand, but with big parts ...

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Quick analysis of Silva League & Co

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Thierry Gueorgiou and Simone Niggli both showed that they will be very difficult to beat this season – with clear victories in very strong startfields at the Silva League Long distance race in Sweden today. Meanwhile Hans Gunnar Omdal/Mari Fasting and Topi Anjala/Minna Kauppi won the national races in Norway ...

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Weekend preview: Silva League, Norgescup, FinnSpring ++

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[Updated with live video link Silva League]. The orienteering season is really starting up in the Nordic countries this weekend with top level long distance events in Sweden (Silva League), Norway (Norgescup) and Finland (FinnSpring). The strongest start field is expected in Sweden where 14 individual World Champions are expected ...

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