Reindeer racing thrills spectators in Finland's frigid north near the Russian border
SALLA, Finland (AP) — Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the frigid town of Salla this past weekend. Around 1,000 people attended the competition, despite frigid subfreezing temperatures and the remote location near the Russian border, roughly 264 kilometers (164 miles) northeast of the city of Oulu. They watched and cheered as the reindeer galloped across the snow-covered track, pulling a...
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