Finnish sauna steam game players were involved in the investigation police death

Finnish "sauna endurance world championship," the final weekend to the last time, a Russian participant died before the end of the race, his competitors rushed to hospital in Finland.

Organizers through the website, said the annual game suspension, the police opened an investigation.

The sauna competition held in the southern Finnish HE Nora, all runners must advance medical certificates, the organizers said the contest also was held in accordance with regulations. Participants cause of death is unclear.

Finnish news agency reported that the two finalists are middle-aged man, in the collapsed after first aid before, the two who have serious burns.

During the competition, steam room temperature to 110 degrees Celsius, in the steam room is to adhere to the oldest person title. Weekend from 15 countries and 130 participants.

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