yhteistuloksella

Yhteistulos is a Finnish term that translates to "aggregate result" or "total result" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of competitive events, particularly sports, where multiple rounds or stages contribute to an overall outcome. This concept is crucial for determining a winner or a ranking based on a cumulative performance rather than a single event's success.

In many sports, such as golf, track and field events involving multiple disciplines (like decathlon or heptathlon), or certain racing series, a yhteistulos is calculated by summing up the scores or times from individual competitions. For instance, in a multi-stage rally, the driver with the lowest total time across all stages wins. In a team competition spanning several matches, the team with the highest combined score from all matches achieves the yhteistulos.

The principle of yhteistulos ensures a more comprehensive evaluation of an athlete's or team's consistent performance. It discourages reliance on a single exceptional performance and rewards sustained effort and skill throughout the entire competition. Understanding the yhteistulos is therefore essential for spectators and participants alike to grasp the final standings and the overall narrative of a sporting event.