The Finn has the best performances of his career at the Tour.
Career best sprint result (second) on Saturday, career best free standard distance result (sixteenth) on Tuesday and career best traditional standard distance result (eighth) on Wednesday.
When it goes, it goes.
Jasmi Joensuu has surprised even himself.
– I don’t know if anyone would have said that I’m eighth overall in the Tour de Ski after four races, three of which are normal distances, the Vantaa Ski Club woman commented.
A woman who divorced her common-law partner before Christmas has been smiling for the last few days in Toblach.
– It would be a shame if training didn’t improve. We give our whole life to this and sacrifice quite a lot of things. It feels damn good to be developing.
World Cup medal in mind
Based on the skiing results, Jasmi Joensuu has had reason to smile at this season’s Tour de Ski. Jussi Saarinen
Joensuu rose eight places in Wednesday’s traditional style 15 kilometer pursuit.
– I’ve skied quite a bit in pursuits, but I’ve noticed that it’s a bit boring when you’re in worse shape.
The man from Rovaniemi still does not say publicly whether he plans to tour until the end of the Tour.
– Let’s remember that the World Cup medal is of interest. Now I’m starting to be in a condition where it’s possible.
On Friday, Joensuu will have a patch on his chest when the tour continues in Val di Fiemme. Thinking ahead, the traditional sprint is the best possible race for the Finn at this Tour.
– I enjoy this and take it one day at a time.
THE FACTS
Women’s 15 km (p), pursuit
1. Astrid Slind (NOR), 38.39.9
2. Therese Johaug (NOR), +0.2
3. Kerttu Niskanen, +57.4
4. Victoria Carl (GER), +1.36.6
5. Heidi Weng (NOR), +2.08,1
6. Jessie Diggins (USA), +2.08.5
7. Katharine Stewart-Jones (CAN), +2.09,3
8. Jasmi Joensuu, +2.49,2
9. Moa Ilar (SWE), +2.49,6
10. Helene Marie Fossesholm (NOR), +2.50.5
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12. Krista Pärmäkoski, +2.54,3
24. Johanna Matintalo, +4.35,6
30. Jasmin Kähärä, +5.21.9