That was a scandinavian demolition derby, Svahn out. She looks ok, that could have gone south really fast.
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ProXCSkiing doesn't have anything about her at the moment and I've find them to usually be right on top of things. If she DNS's that would for sure take away some excitement, for me at least.No Karlsson on the start List tomorrow, no yellow Jersey (Joensuu) either. Did anything happen today?
With her history of sometimes starting the season too hot/health problems (sometimes related to her bodyweight) skipping some races might be a smart idea. She also hasn't won an individual Gold medal yet...Karlsson not racing tomorrow? That’s disappointing. In this form and with good skis, she has the ability to break the field apart and ski solo to the finish line.
Karlsson did not train enough skating (on snow) following the foot problems so she needs another week to be “race ready” in that technique.No Karlsson on the start List tomorrow, no yellow Jersey (Joensuu) either. Did anything happen today?
The french team had awful skis even if Jaquelin actually might have had better than the other three. Or at least his effort compensated for that the first 2,5 laps before he cracked completely (which tbh is not unusual). Ponsilouma does not seem to be in any shape whatsoever, he was equally bad two weeks ago at the national opening. Let’s see if it’s gets better during the season or if the decline already started. On the other hand Nelin looks better than ever.Sørum's last lap in the mixed relay today was absolutely brutal. Made Jacquelin and Ponsiluoma look like average skiers.
Tell me you're Finnish without saying you're Finnish...Karlsson did not train enough skating (on snow) following the foot problems so she needs another week to be “race ready” in that technique.
Joensuu crashed with an american waxer during warm-up and hit her knee. Obviously she was able to compete at high level but I suppose is still vise to rest. And to be honest I am not sure she even planned (or qualified) to take part as 20k skating is not her best discipline.
+1000Just accept that XC skiing is and will in the forseeable future remain a niche sport and develop it accordingly. Build up a strong loyal fanbase and create a combination of competion formats that support as many different types of skiers having a chance to thrive as possible.
Diggins said after the sprint yesterday that she wasn't in such good form atm. My guess is that that's to do with this being a Nordic Worlds year, last year there were no championships so the season-long goals were the World Cup and the Tour de Ski, both of which she won.Laukli looking very good today; she's in great position as the climbs start to break up.
edit: I don't get the feeling Diggins is on a great day today, though she might jjust be skiing a cagy race. It would have been SO interesting to see what Frida could have done today.
Amazing, this may be a new record even for her! Before the first individual race of the season!Franziska Preuß has called in sick for today‘s relay, classic