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Sharpshooting Finnish rookie excels in NHL

Hockey star Patrik Laine, known for beating goalies with quick, unreadable shots, is enjoying playing in North America and looks set to win the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL rookie of the year.
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Figure skating world focuses on Finland

Fans from all over the globe converge on the Finnish capital for the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships.
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Genuine Finnish mermaid makes a real splash

Disbelief floats away as a real Finnish mermaid called Riia enchants audiences with appearances at spas and swimming pools across the country. She even runs classes for aspiring young mermaids.
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Taking an icy plunge in Finnish waters

For many Finns, winter is the time for swimming in freezing water, in holes cut in the ice. There’s even a national championship. What on earth makes people want to do this?
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Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America

Lauri Markkanen is making his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. This is the story of how he got there.
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Finnish lake finds fame in kicksled culture

The municipality of Säkylä is making a name for itself with kicksleds – a fleet of 100 of them in 2017, to match Finland’s celebration of 100 years of independence. What’s a kicksled? It’s traditional Finnish snow-how in action.
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Lovely Lahti hosts Nordic World Ski Championships

How many athletes from how many countries are competing in how many events?
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Sports, tech and startups meet at Smash

Smash, an event connected with the hugely popular startup gathering called Slush Helsinki, brings together the best ideas from sports and technology.
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