Team Finland
Team Number: 18
Country: Finland
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COMPETITOR	AGE	RESIDENCE	PROFESSION
Tom Packalen, CAPTAIN	30	Helsinki, Finland	Sergeant Detective
Athletic Resume: Eco-Challenge 1997-98: 13th place in '98. 1998 X-Mountain Adventure Race Norway/Sweden and 1990-1995 Finnish National Kayaking Team. Tom is also an avid mountain biker who won a silver medal for boxing in the Finnish Junior Championship in 1981.
COMPETITOR	AGE	RESIDENCE	PROFESSION
Niina Mäkelä	22	Valkeala, Finland	Outdoor Guide
Athletic Resume: No information at this time.
COMPETITOR	AGE	RESIDENCE	PROFESSION
Veli-Pekka Mölsa	36	Espoo, Finland	Insurance Statement Writer
Athletic Resume: Veli-Pekka has 16 years of rock and ice climbing experience throughout Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Peru. He has also climbed Kilimanjaro, the Matterhorn, and Mont Blanc. Veli-Pekka's other athletic achievements include winning an American football national championship as a wide receiver, running several marathons, skiing, kayaking and horseback riding.
COMPETITOR	AGE	RESIDENCE	PROFESSION
Tero Penttinen	28	Helsinki, Finland	2nd Lieutenant
Athletic Resume: Third place mixed in Salomon X-Mountain Scotland and Finland. Tero is also a triathlete.