Finland’s World Cup final trio is about to update the statistics – the expert drew attention to the essence of the Finns: “Evil opponent”

Jukka Keskisalo, Jarkko Kinnunen and David Soderberg. It has three all-round athletes who have reached the World Championship points (top 8 ranking) in events other than the men’s javelin after the Helsinki 2005 Games.

The statistic may be updated in the coming days. Moukari throwers Krista Tervon and Silja Kosonen and a pole vaulter Wilma Murron The final competition spots obtained on the opening day of the World Championships create hope for better things to come.

Tervo was a wonderful third in the women’s moukari qualification, the third best result of all time with 73.83. Kosonen, who was only 19 years old, was seventh in the entire qualification with a result of 72.15.

Before Tervo and Koso, the women’s singles final of the World Championships or the Olympics had only been reached Blue Pöyry At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, when he was 12th. At least one of the Finnish throwers will surely beat Pöyry’s ranking, as 12 athletes will compete in the final.

Sports expert Tuomas Rajan according to the three final places on the opening day were already a reality in advance.

The steeplechase was also loaded with expectations for the final Top for Raitase and a long jumper For Kristian Pulliwho were involved in the finals of the Tokyo Olympics.

– They didn’t have a good day today, but Tervo, Kosonen and Murto performed excellently. This creates good settings for watching the finals. We don’t have to talk only about final competition places, but about good positions there.

Raja reminds us that Tervo and Kosonen didn’t even throw their season best in qualifying. The last Finnish woman to reach medals at the World Championships is Mikaela Ingbergwho won bronze in the javelin throw at the Gothenburg World Championships in 1995.

In general, it has been almost 20 years since the last Finnish woman achieved a medalist in outdoor track competitions. At the 2002 European Championships in Munich, those who jumped silver in the triple jump reached the medals Heli Koivula and Ingberg, who won bronze.

What kind of investments are we talking about in the case of the Moukari duo?

– Of course, we are talking about at least point rankings. Then you can see what kind of situation it will be. You can fight for the best possible score. Of course, it is not forbidden to take medals, says Raja.

Raja drew attention to the good-natured nature of the entire trio.

– All three women played sports fearlessly, confidently and cheerfully. Such a competitor is a bad opponent for anyone.

What kind of results have moukari medals been taken with?

– If you hit 74–75 meters, yes, you might be able to at least knock on a medal with that.

Murto won the pole vault with a score of 450. He made it to the finals with only two jumps.

Murro becomes the second Finnish woman to compete in the pole vault World Cup final. Minna Nikkanen was involved in the 2015 World Championship finals in Beijing, where he tied for tenth place with a score of 460.

Murto has had a great stroke, even though he was still rehabilitating his leg in the spring. Jumping training has fallen short.

– Considering that starting situation, he is in top form. He is an experienced competitor who cannot be fooled. Yes, he is also fighting for a good score, says Raja.