Jasmi Joensuu Turns Panic into Victory at the Oloksen Sprint

Jasmi Joensuu Turns Panic into Victory at the Oloksen Sprint

Originally published in Yle on November 15, 2024

Jasmi Joensuu Praises Her Support Team and Highlights Her Skis

Jasmi Joensuu: A Tactical Win

Jasmi Joensuu’s winning strategy in the snowy conditions of Olos relied on an old grip ski. “We pulled it out 28 minutes before the quarterfinals. Every other ski was freezing up, but this one worked perfectly,” Joensuu explained. Although she only barely emerged as the top Finnish skier during the qualifying round, she triumphed decisively in the final.

Lauri Vuorinen: Narrow Victory Against Tough Competition

Lauri Vuorinen enjoyed his performance, winning his semifinal but nearly faltered at a critical moment. He managed to outpace Federico Pellegrino, one of the world’s top-ranked skiers, in the final stretch.