[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 ...
Read More »10Mila 2013: All You Need to Know!
[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! ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »10Mila 2013: Who will take it this year?
Only 3 days left to 10Mila – and everybody is preparing for the big spring adventure in Sweden! Who will be the top teams in 10Mila 2013? Submit your tip for the results in 10Mila 2013 below – and see what others think! Set up your Top 5 tips here ...
Read More »Another one for Gueorgiou and Niggli!
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 ...
Read More »Quick analysis of Silva League & Co
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 ...
Read More »Weekend preview: Silva League, Norgescup, FinnSpring ++
[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 ...
Read More »This weekend: IOF Council to decide about WOC Qualification
[Updated with Council’s decision: Remove WOC qualification – and a discussion] 14 out of 20 responses are critical to removal of the WOC qualification, according to a discussion at Attackpoint.org. This is based on analyzing the national federations responses to the IOF Council’s proposal on how to handle the question ...
Read More »Comment on WOC Qual removal: Good or bad for the sport?
Another nail in the coffin for traditional forest orienteering? How does it influence runners from your country? March 15th is D-day to influence the WOC Qualification scheme which is set to be put in place already from WOC 2014. A decision which might have significant impact on the future of ...
Read More »Spectacular and Fun in Turkey: Antalya O-Days
Day 3 of Antalya O-Days in Turkey was an extraordinary orienteering experience. Big rocks spread around the terrain with grass in between – like in a fantasy map. Very technical orienteering – but yet with good runnability. Add to that magnificent views – snow-topped mountains made the scenery perfect. Intriguing videos from ...
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