The president congratulated Ilkka Herola in an atypical way.
Taina, who lives in Mäntsälä, donated Ilkka Herola (left) on Thursday in Lahti a more than 50 years old Holmenkollen beanie. Pasi Liesimaa
The presidents of Finland have used to congratulate athletes for significant achievements with telegram, fax or call.
Times change.
Ilkka Herola Won the World Cup in Holmenkollen last Sunday.
Republic Alexander Stubb sent Herola a private congratulatory message on Instagram.
– Development is evolving. Technology needs to be taken over, Herola laughs.
– I was not really surprised by the message because I have followed his social media anyway. I find that he maintains it himself, Savolainen added.
The 251th World Cup of Herola’s career brought a coveted full hit.
The Finnish World Cup career began in February 2011.
– When I got home and I was in peace, it came to the feeling that at least once I could be the best in the world.
Who do you thank you most for your victory?
– Family, loved ones and girlfriend. They have allowed me to focus on this.
There are a total of 18 prize balls in the Finnish prize balls after last Sunday. The statistics also take into account team competitions.
– No need to explain that there is potential to win. Now he has been able to win.
Grand Master out
Ilkka Herola pulled a gift hat on Thursday after a combined spare competition. Pasi Liesimaa
The man of the Puijo Ski Club turns 30 in June. He will discuss the future of his career after next winter’s Olympic Games.
– It is certainly permissible to continue at home as well as what you feel good.
The road to new winnings may be slightly leveled out when the big master of the sport Jarl Magnus Rieber ended his career last weekend.
– It may be like this, even though the game is really tight. The top six are surprisingly different from the group. Within six, the turnover has been quite high. When Rieber leaves, five will remain. And I do not doubt that someone new would come along.
In addition to the Finnish and Norwegians, the Germans have been one of the tops of six and the Norwegians Vinzenz Geiger and Julian SchmidAustria John Lamparter and Norwegian Jens oftebro.
The end of Rieber just a year before the Olympic Games is atypical, as the man has no personal gold in the five -ring races.
– To some extent it came as a surprise. On the other hand, he has diagnosed Crohn’s disease and other health problems. I know what sacrifices the species requires. He has a child at home. He may not feel that he needs anything more.
The helmet loosened
Ilkka Herola jumped 123 meters and was seventh with 122.8 points in the bunnier on Thursday in Lahti. Pasi Liesimaa
If the measure is success in the World Cup overall, this season has been the best of Herola’s career.
– The goal in the future is to win the second World Cup competition. This year, too, was the goal of winning the brightest medal in the value races. It’s a pretty clear goal for the Olympics, the 2021 World Championship silver medalist.
Earlier in the 2020s, Herola’s investments in the World Cup overall have been 7-13 in the fork.
This season, the jumping helmet has not squeezed in the same way as before.
– Many things have changed clearly for the better. It took time to find a balance so that the sport does not seem so defining. Then it can be treated that there is nothing but win. You can win the value race medal when you no longer need anything, Herola comments.
– Although these are easy to say, they are not easy to internalize, he underlines.
The jumping helmet no longer squeezes the head of the Finn. Pasi Liesimaa