Slated to run for Finland in the women's marathon at the London
Olympics, Leena Puotaniemi outran all the men in the Ristiina
Half-Marathon in an excellent time of 2:15:23 on July 15.
Her nearest male competitor was two- time Finnish marathon champion Lauri Friari who came in over two minutes later, 1:17:37.
It was a great warm-up for Leena for the women's marathon at London which will be held on Sunday, August 5.
Her nearest male competitor was two- time Finnish marathon champion Lauri Friari who came in over two minutes later, 1:17:37.
It was a great warm-up for Leena for the women's marathon at London which will be held on Sunday, August 5.
-- Harry Siitonen
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