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Solskenet, 70 km, August 2002

These photos are from Solskenet, Sweden's largest inline competition.
Start in the city Varberg and finish in the city Halmstad.

I had been ill and this was the eleventh time I skated after the operation.

Solskenet 2002
The start in Varberg.
The race started in nice weather but after a while it started to rain.

(Photos published by courtesy of photographer Annika Karlbom at Hallandsposten.)

The four photos below are taken by Erik Anell who was standing 5,8 km from the start.
(In Swedish: Vid den bortre infarten till Träslövsläge (i höjd med ICA Ankaret)/avtagsvägen till Himle.)

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The first pack with among others Johan Håmås and Fabien Rabeau. A sharp eyed person can spot Björn T från Södermalms IK.

(Photo: E. Anell)

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In the next pack Södermalms IK was represented by Sven R and Jonas O.

(Photo: E. Anell)

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Right behind was Johan N and Tobias R, also from Södermalms IK.

(Photo: E. Anell)

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Far behind all the others came the happy patient (waving).

(Photo: E. Anell)

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Me (in blue with green helmet) at 58,5 km.
Result (total, all classes): I ended up as nr 72 of the 846 participants that reached the finishline on this rainy day with many accidents.
(Photos published by courtesy of Hyltebruks Färgfoto.)
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