Jasmi Joensuu Stumbles in MM Medal Battle and Needed Help at the Finish – A Complete Fiasco for Norway

Jasmi Joensuu Stumbles in MM Medal Battle and Needed Help at the Finish – A Complete Fiasco for Norway

In the World Championships in Trondheim, Jasmi Joensuu and Kerttu Niskanen finished fourth in the team sprint. Joensuu faced a critical challenge on the final segment of the race, falling just before the finish line and requiring assistance to get back on her feet after crossing.

According to expert Ville Nousiainen, this was a crushing disappointment, as Joensuu had maintained a healthy lead over Switzerland until the last moment. Overall, it was noted that Joensuu merely needed to finish closely behind her teammate, Julia Kern, to secure a medal.

Norway’s team ended up in a disappointing seventh place after rumors circulated about the misjudgment in team selection. Expert analysis condemned the decision not to include more competitive skiers like Heidi Weng and Julie Myhren. "This was a complete failure in judgment and execution," stated TV2 skiing expert Petter Skinstad regarding the coaching decisions.

Joensuu's hiccup and Norway's underperformance mark a drastic contrast to the hopes set prior to the competition, when expectations for medal contention were high. The last time Finland had won a medal in this event was at the Sochi Olympics in 2014.

Need for Review of Norwegian Team Selection

There are calls for a review of the selection process for the Norwegian team, as the unexpected outcomes lead to serious criticism from the community and athletics analysts alike.

For more insights on this sporting event and the outcomes of the World Championships, visit Ylen Hiihdon MM to follow the latest racing updates and results.