34th Descent of the Sella
The 1970 edition of the International Descent of the Sella featured 231 canoes, reinforcing its global appeal. Denmark was the clear favorite thanks to the presence of Sten Lund Hansen, though strong South African and Norwegian teams were determined to challenge them.
The race was highly competitive and tactical, with constant surges and close marking among the leaders. Ultimately, the Danish pair Sten Lund Hansen and F. Anderssen secured victory with a time of 1 h 23 min 02 s, confirming their pre-race status. The Norwegian team of T. Wesche and A. Pedersen finished second, underscoring the strong Nordic rivalry at the Sella.
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