Merijn sixth in Finland
03/17/09
Strong finish in Lapland
During the FIS World Cup of Speedskiing Merijn ended up 6th with a speed of 156 km/h. Amongst the strong international field Simone Origone (ITA) and former world champion Jukka Viitasaari (FIN). The young and promising skier Bastien Montes (FRA) booked his first World Cup victory with 160 km/h.
Scandinavian TourThe next stages of the Scandinavian World Cup tour will be in Salla, after which the circus moves to Idre and Sälen in Sweden. The finals and last race of the season will happen in Verbier-Nendaz, Switzerland.