{"id":3066,"date":"2025-06-10T10:49:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T07:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/olympia-medals-to-be-awarded-in-tampere-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:01:50","slug":"olympia-medals-to-be-awarded-in-tampere-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/en\/olympia-medals-to-be-awarded-in-tampere-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympia Medals to Be Awarded in Tampere This Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The international IVV Olympiads, held every two years,<strong> <\/strong><em>The international IVV Olympiads<\/em>, held every two years, will land in Tampere this coming August. Everyone will have the opportunity to earn their very own Olympia medal. <\/p>\n\n<p>The four-day event includes the official sports of walking, cycling, and swimming. In Tampere, canoeing and orienteering will also be part of the program. You can earn a medal by participating in just one official event on one day, but the schedule is designed to allow participation in multiple events in a single day. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isn\u2019t it a wonderful idea to earn an Olympic medal at this age!<\/h4>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3031_9dec06-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3031_9dec06-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3031_9dec06-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3031_9dec06-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_9dec06-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_9dec06-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3031_9dec06-0a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_c223b3-fb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kerttu-Blom-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant 84-year-old woman in a green jacket stands with Nordic walking poles in a forested setting.\" class=\"wp-image-3035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kerttu-Blom-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kerttu-Blom-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kerttu-Blom-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kerttu-Blom-600x797.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kerttu-Blom.jpg 1129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kerttu Blom goes Nordic walking regularly and is eagerly preparing for the IVV Olympiad.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_c7396d-9f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Energetic 84-year-old <strong>Kerttu Blom<\/strong> is enthusiastically preparing for the Olympiads. She walks a few kilometers every day and takes part in the weekly Nordic walking sessions organized by the Senior Club for Entrepreneurs.  <br\/><br\/>\u201cWalking is a great way to maintain fitness. Staying active is important to me, which is why I exercise regularly. The IVV Olympiads is a relaxed and social event that I\u2019m happy to take part in. It\u2019s a great idea to earn an Olympia medal at this age!\u201d Kerttu smiles as she speaks, already looking forward to the August event. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observing nature makes walking even more rewarding<\/h4>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3031_ad7c76-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3031_ad7c76-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3031_ad7c76-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3031_ad7c76-97 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_ad7c76-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_ad7c76-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3031_ad7c76-97 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_9daa87-8e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Martti-Polvinen-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An elderly man in a blue sports shirt walks with Nordic poles along a forest trail on a spring day.\" class=\"wp-image-3041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Martti-Polvinen-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Martti-Polvinen-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Martti-Polvinen-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Martti-Polvinen-600x797.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Martti-Polvinen.jpg 1129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Martti Polvinen is an experienced marcher and longtime member of Suomen Latu \u2013 joining in once again!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_d9ebf6-8b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Martti Polvinen<\/strong>, a 91-year-old veteran member of Suomen Latu, also plans to join the walking event. Martti participated in the IVV Olympiads back in 1997, held during the Suomen Latu camp days in Vierum\u00e4ki. <br\/><br\/>\u201cI\u2019ve also taken part in Vaasan Marssi about ten times, often walking the 30-kilometer distance. When you walk a few kilometers with others, you quickly get to know people and make friends.\u201d Martti says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, Martti starts his day with a 3 to 5 kilometer walk and goes bowling weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy walking pace has slowed with age, but I still greatly enjoy observing nature, listening to the birds, and watching the seasons change.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical activity has been both a beloved job and a hobby \u2013 and I have no intention of giving it up<\/h4>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3031_546f02-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3031_546f02-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3031_546f02-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3031_546f02-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_546f02-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_546f02-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3031_546f02-8f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_366f12-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_366f12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_366f12-71\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hilkka_riihivuori-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling Hilkka Riihivuori stands on a bridge over the Tammerkoski River in Tampere, dressed in a red hoodie.\" class=\"wp-image-3032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hilkka_riihivuori-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hilkka_riihivuori-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hilkka_riihivuori-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hilkka_riihivuori-600x384.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/hilkka_riihivuori.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hilkka Riihivuori by the Tammerkoski River in Tampere \u2013 Olympic medalist and advocate for physical activity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_79c6ac-10\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Four-time Olympic medalist and skiing queen <strong>Hilkka Riihivuori<\/strong>, 72, is also enjoying her retirement. However, this Tampere-based former fitness instructor hasn\u2019t slowed down\u2014she still leads exercise groups. <br\/><br\/>\u201cExercise is a way of life for me. It has been both a beloved profession and hobby, and I have no intention of giving it up. Competitive sports gave me many wonderful experiences, but everyday activities are also rewarding in many ways.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Hilkka already has Olympic medals, she plans to add another one this summer by participating in the IVV Olympiads. Her goal is to inspire others to join in as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople who exercise tend to have a positive outlook on life, which is another reason to get involved. It\u2019s good company to be in!\u201d Hilkka chuckles and encourages everyone to join the IVV Olympiad this August. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I want a medal \u2013 and I\u2019m going to challenge my friends to join too!<\/h4>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3031_f8f795-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3031_f8f795-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3031_f8f795-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3031_f8f795-4c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_f8f795-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_f8f795-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3031_f8f795-4c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_f00fa7-f7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two women sit on a dock by the sea in winter clothing, Tuire Tyllil&#xE4; on the left and Emmi Sarvij&#xE4;rvi on the right &#x2013; both smiling as they raise their kuksas.\" class=\"wp-image-3047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tuire-ja-Emmi.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Tuire Tyllil\u00e4 (left) from Hiking Travel and Emmi Sarvij\u00e4rvi (right) were already getting excited about the canoeing at the venue last winter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_30f8aa-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Emmi Sarvij\u00e4rvi<\/strong>, a 24-year-old wilderness guide student and newly elected city council member in Yl\u00f6j\u00e4rvi, also plans to take part in the canoeing event at the IVV Olympiads.<br\/><br\/>\u201cBut I definitely want to earn that Olympia medal, so I\u2019m planning to take part in the swimming event as well. I\u2019m also going to challenge my friends to join this fun summer event!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The IVV Olympiad is a physical activity event for the whole family and all ages.<\/h4>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3031_9934cb-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3031_9934cb-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3031_9934cb-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3031_9934cb-9d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_9934cb-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_9934cb-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3031_9934cb-9d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_c088f2-7c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samuel-ja-Tuomas-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two young boys climb a tree on a rocky shore by the sea, with blue sky and ocean in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-3044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samuel-ja-Tuomas-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samuel-ja-Tuomas-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samuel-ja-Tuomas-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samuel-ja-Tuomas.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Samuel and Tuomas Saarinen are on their way to earn their own Olympic medals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_91df95-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_91df95-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Brothers <strong>Samuel (11) and Tuomas (9) Saarinen<\/strong> from J\u00e4rvenp\u00e4\u00e4 are also heading to the IVV Olympiads. Both boys are active in sports: Samuel plays soccer and his younger brother Tuomas practices parkour. <br\/><br\/>\u201cWhen grandma told us that we could get an Olympia medal too, we decided right away to join in,\u201d the excited boys share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IVV Olympiad truly is a relaxed and welcoming sports event for the whole family and people of all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>* IVV = Internationaler Volkssportverband. In Finland, members include Pirkanmaan Matkailu and the Vaasan K\u00e4velyklubi ry (Walking Club).<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tampere IVV Olympiads 14.-17.8.2025<\/h4>\n\n<p>The IVV Olympiad is, above all, a feel-good event \u2013 no timing, no competition. You can join in alone, with a friend, a partner, or the whole family. The sports are chosen so that everyone can find a way to take part. This August, let\u2019s move together, in nature and in good company \u2013 come and earn your own Olympic medal!   <br\/><br\/>Sports: walking (distances of 5 \/ 10 \/ 20 and 42 km), cycling (20 and 40 km), swimming (300 m), as well as canoeing and orienteering.<\/p>\n\n<p>Organizers by sport: <br\/>Walking &amp; Cycling: <a href=\"https:\/\/taivaltajat.sporttisaitti.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tampereen Taivaltajat<\/a><br\/>Swimming: <a href=\"https:\/\/uita.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uinti Tampere<\/a><br\/>Orienteering: <a href=\"https:\/\/tampereenpyrinto.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tampereen Pyrint\u00f6<\/a><br\/>Canoeing: <a href=\"https:\/\/tampereenpyrinto.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tampereen Vihuri<\/a><br\/>Canoeing: <a href=\"https:\/\/hikingtravelhit.fi\/en\/hiking-travel-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Travel<\/a><br\/><br\/>Overall responsibility: <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpirkanmaa.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pirkanmaan Matkailu ry<\/a><br\/><br\/>Find out more and register: <a href=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/en\">https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>The weekend before the Olympiad, August 8\u201310, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaasanmarssi.fi\/english\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vaasan Marssi<\/a> (the Vaasa March) will take place \u2013 also an official IVV event.<br\/> <br\/> <\/p>\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3031_e97ed9-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3031_e97ed9-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3031_e97ed9-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3031_e97ed9-49 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_e97ed9-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3031_e97ed9-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3031_e97ed9-49 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_92133e-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_92133e-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_92133e-78\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/liisatyllila-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Coordinator Liisa Tyllil&#xE4; smiles among the blooming bird cherry trees, thinking, &#x201C;If only the IVV Olympiad were already here.&#x201D;\" class=\"wp-image-3038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/liisatyllila-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/liisatyllila-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/liisatyllila-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/liisatyllila-600x1066.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ivvfinland.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/liisatyllila.jpg 844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Liisa Tyllil\u00e4 smiles among blooming bird cherry trees. Photo: Rami Marjam\u00e4ki <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3031_66b044-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3031_66b044-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3031_66b044-56\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Writer: <strong>Liisa Tyllil\u00e4<\/strong><br\/>Coordinator of the IVV Olympiad<br\/>Pirkanmaan Matkailu ry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The article was published in issue 2\/2025 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suomenlatu.fi\/jasenille\/latu-polku.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Latu &amp; Polku<\/a>, the member magazine of Suomen Latu. 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