Finnish Ski Star's Enigmatic Interview After World Championships Medal Journey – "Nothing Much Here..."
Originally published in Yle on December 13, 2024
Joni Mäen recent interview after his World Cup medal performance raised eyebrows due to its ambiguous nature. After an underwhelming showing in the team sprints at Davos, Mäki reflected on the challenges of his race, saying, "It didn't go as I imagined. The course was pretty fast. Overtaking was difficult; we ended up towards the back." He hinted at uncertainty about his condition and looked forward to the next race without much enthusiasm.
Mäki's coach, Ville Oksanen, acknowledged the team's struggles, stating that they were not satisfied with their results. Liekari, on the other hand, was more cheerful, turning the conversation into a humorous recount of his experience that included an episode of vomiting during the heats, which he dubbed "creative."
As the series continues with the free technique sprint coming up, Mäki's enigmatic remarks leave fans and analysts curious about his mindset as he prepares for upcoming events in the competitive cross-country skiing circuit.
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