Port to sponsor a promising young runner
The Port of Turku has signed a sponsorship agreement with 19‑year‑old middle‑distance runner Markus Teijula. The port aims to support the young athlete’s progress from national competitions toward international arenas. The sponsorship aligns with the port’s main message, “Because time matters,” reflecting a sport in which every fraction of a second counts.
Teijula has already collected several Finnish youth championship titles and achieved success at adult indoor national championships. He also holds national age‑group records. His goals for the coming season include a stronger performance at the Finnish Championships and meeting the qualification standard for the European Athletics Championships. Long‑term ambitions include participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and future Games in 2024 and 2028.