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Finland Has The Craziest Downhill Races in Skateboarding

Originally posted on TransWorld SKATEboarding
By Blair Alley  |  Last updated Jul 15, 2025 2:07 PM ET

We've seen this daunting downhill death race for years at the Helsinki Helride. The Governor (Marius Syvanen) is always presiding and taking some runs (and slams) amongst some of your favorite pros. Now, it's progressed—adding obstacles to the steep footpath. Check out the 2025 edit below. Feel the FOMO and get out to Finland next year!

"KOFFIN VAUHTIKISAT 2025 EDITHuge thanks to everyone who showed up this year ❤️"

KOFF RACE 2025 WINNERS: @stella040358 @suomi_bob @mathiastorres

Always stoked to see Marius sober and killing it! Helsinki resident Pat Duffy is also in the mix. Put on your jumpsuit and jump in the mix. 

Some seriously insane tricks went down off that—step up to ledge/bank thing? If the downhill won't body you, that thing will. 

"Eleven years baby!"—Marius Syvanen

Between Helsinki Helride, Estonia's Simple Session and of course Copenhagen Open, Europe really has the best contests going right now. 

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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