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Jere Haavisto Crowned European Motocross Champion, First Finn in 22 Years
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Jere Haavisto Crowned European Motocross Champion, First Finn in 22 Years

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Jere Haavisto, a 27-year-old from Ylöjärvi, has won the European Championship in the EMX Open motocross class.
  • He is the first Finn to achieve this title in 22 years, with Matti Seistola being the last in 2004.
  • Haavisto dominated the event in Lommel, Belgium, winning both races convincingly.

Finnish motocross rider Jere Haavisto has clinched the European Championship title in the EMX Open class, marking a significant return to the top for Finnish motocross. The 27-year-old from Ylöjärvi achieved this historic victory in Lommel, Belgium.

Haavisto's triumph makes him the first Finnish rider to win a European motocross championship in 22 years. The last Finnish champion in this category was Matti Seistola in 2004. Haavisto's performance throughout the weekend was described as dominant, securing pole position in qualifying by a margin of 2.2 seconds.

Competing with the KTM Silve Racing team, Haavisto showcased exceptional skill in both races. Although he lost some ground at the start of the first race, he fought back to secure a clear victory. The second race saw him extend his lead even further, solidifying his championship win. Haavisto expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating that winning the European Championship was the goal and it had been achieved.

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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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