 |
Title / Series Games of the Nations Episode Reindeer Racing - a Skiing Spectacle Thought up by the Original Inhabitants of Lapland Duration 30 minutes Category Sports Motoring When the long hard winter of northern Finland starts coming to an end and sunlight gradually makes a return, the reindeer racing begins in earnest for the Sámis, the native inhabitants of Lapland.
The reindeer get up to top speeds of 70 km/hr as they race across the ice and snow. The animal’s handler is being pulled behind on skis, needing great skill to stay upright.
The races have such popularity that they are often broadcast on television.
It is not hard to understand the great affection and admiration the Sámis’ have for reindeer – watch them racing across the frozen track with power and elegance and you too will become an admirer!
