One Finn was seen in the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday, when Oliver Helander scored 83.65 on the javelin. The man’s ranking was fourth.
Oliver Helander finished fourth in the Diamond League. The man still hesitates to go to the match against Sweden. PDO
Oliver Helander was cautiously satisfied with his evening.
– I got a better feeling from this race than from Budapest. Let’s say I’m half-satisfied. It’s good that way.
– The fourth throw was close. I think it was the best, but that’s where the support failed. I bet it would have been 85 meters.
The thrower had some feelings after the race.
– The closer is a bit tight. This was the third race in a week, however. I have to look things up a bit now.
Helander fell in love with the atmosphere of Zurich.
– It was nice to throw. The audience is close and the weather was perhaps suitable for Finns. That is, not too cold and not too hot.
Czech Jakub Vadlejch (85.86) claimed victory in the race ahead of India’s Neeraj Chopra (85.71) and Germany Julian Weber (85.04).
“Plunges plunged”
In connection with Helander’s throws, there has been talk of the man plunging at the end of the throw.
This is how the man commented on the matter.
– There was a crash in the first, it went really badly. Perhaps the autumns have now plunged. After that I stayed upright and the throws were better too.
Can you control its fall?
– Yes, it can be controlled. If you really want to stay upright, you will, the 26-year-old thrower stated.
To Stockholm?
Helander still keeps the people in suspense regarding the match against Sweden.
– I’m not giving any information at this stage. The decision must be made by Friday at the latest.
Viivi Lehikoinen I’m not going to the Sweden match, I’m going to the Diamond League. The sports federation “encourages” the athlete for this decision with a hefty fine.
Helander keeps his tongue in the middle of his mouth around the subject.
– I will not comment on it.
A fine threatens?
In principle, Helander himself also faces the threat of a fine if he is left out of the “Finncamp” for no reason.
– I have a clear reason for that, the man states briefly.
Armand Duplantis is still coming to the international match.
– You don’t go there to set a world record, but to collect points for Ruts, the superstar said after the race in Zurich.
In the women’s relay of the evening in Zurich, Finland finished fourth with a time of 44.23. Pursiainen, Pulkkinen, Korttetmaa and Kemppinen ran in the team. The Netherlands won, the time was 42.86.
Jackson froze
Shericka Jackson was first in the 200 meters despite the cool weather. TIMO KUNNARI
Shericka Jackson of Jamaica won the women’s 200 meters with a time of 21.82. The Aurinkosaari woman struggled with the weather.
– It was so hot in Budapest, even hotter than in Jamaica. It was really cool here. But the atmosphere was great.
– I am now healthy and able to perform well. The race was soon after the World Championships, I’m satisfied, the Tokyo relay winner and four-time world champion said.