HELSINKI, Finland — Laura Lepisto of Finland gave the enthusiastic crowd quite a show today, winning the title at the European Figure Skating Championships.

It's only the second European title for a Finnish skater, and the first by a singles skater. Susanna Rahkamo and Petri Kokko won the ice dance crown in 1995.

Carolina Kostner of Italy fell short in her bid to win a third straight European title. She won the free skate, but it wasn't enough to overcome Lepisto's lead after the short program. Lepisto finished with 167.32 points and Kostner was second with 165.42.

Susanna Poykio gave Finland a second medal, winning the bronze. Add in Kiira Korpi finishing fifth, and it was by far Finland's best showing at the European Championships.