[3] Kauppi went on to win her first gold medal in the relay at the 2006 World Orienteering Championships and her first individual medal in the 2007 World Orienteering Championships, which was shared with her rival Heli Jukkola.

[2] Kauppi anchored her Finnish club Asikkalan Raikas to a victory in the 2007 Venla relay.

In 2015, Kauppi moved to Lahti and announced the end of her national team career.

[6] Kauppi at the peak of her career was known for her remarkable running speed, but also for her propensity to be inconsistent with her performances.

Salmi also praised Kauppi's ability to receive coaching, and also suggested that her rivalry with Heli Jukkola and cohabiting with fellow national team runner Pasi Ikonen helped her improve.