Krista Pärmäkoski was unable to renew the skiathlon Olympic medal, but the result was not a big disappointment.
Combined skiing has been To Krista Pärmäkoski a strong form of competition worth even one World Cup and one Olympic medal. Even on Saturday, Pärmäkoski was very strong until the middle of the competition.
However, he admitted that during the 7.5 km of traditional skiing he was so close to his borders that the bangs ran out on the skates when he had to follow Therese Johaugin behind other medals skiers Natalia Nepryaeva, Teresa Stadloberia, Frida Karlssonia and Kerttu Niska.
At least Pärmäkoski did not seem disappointed in his 7th place.
“The medal was a goal and it wasn’t that awful long now (28 seconds). The share of free was quite heavy. ”
Already in competition Pärmäkoski took a short Russia wrestling match on the track Julia Stupak rode rampantly over Finnish skis.
“I’d push with both hands.”
Kerttu Niskanen (left) and Krista Pärmäkoski arrived at the ski depot at the same time, a few seconds away from Therese Johaug, who soon after starting the free leg said goodbye to the rest of the group.
Pärmäkoski was confident about his main trip, the 10-kilometer (p) interim start next Thursday. One variable, the strong wind, however, worries him, as well Iivo Niska. If the wind stays as strong as it used to be, it will inevitably try to close the traditional trails. Pärmäkoski wondered whether the supervision of prohibited skating was appropriate at that level.
“Next week, the wind should slow down a bit. I hope so. ”
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