Cross-country skier Martin Himma ran 50 km following basketball three-pointer

Cross-country skier Martin Himma challenged Tartu basketball captain Martin Paasoja: if he made a three-pointer, Himma would run 50 kilometres straight. Paasoja made the shot and Himma kept his word.

A fresh and bold wager took shape in Tartu's sporting world when cross-country skier Martin Himma made an extraordinary promise to Tartu basketball captain Martin Paasoja following Friday's basketball match. If Paasoja could make a three-pointer from behind the arc in a single attempt, Himma would cover 50 kilometres in a run.

Paasoja accepted the challenge and delivered on his task – the ball went cleanly through the basket. Himma did not back down from his commitment and set out on the long run, demonstrating both sporting integrity and remarkable endurance.

This spontaneous wager received a warm reception among Tartu sports fans and shows how creative and spirited stories emerge in Estonian sport. The friendly contest between representatives of two different sports added considerable excitement and humour to the local sporting community.