Remi Lindholm Steals the Show at World Ski Championships – Responds to First Question from His Father with a Shocking Denial

Remi Lindholm stood out with his seventh place finish in the men’s 50 km event at the World Ski Championships held in Trondheim. After the race, he shared a hilarious story about asking his coach about Teemu Kattilakoski's placement in the 2003 championships during a crucial moment of his performance.

Head coach Teemu Pasanen revealed that Kattilakoski had placed eighth, while Lindholm was on his way to an impressive result. This moment elicited laughter from coaches of other countries who were confused by the exchange.

Pasasen recounted how, with only four kilometers to go, he shouted encouragement to Remi, who then asked about Kattilakoski's position, prompting others to be curious about the conversation.

After the race, Yle met with Lindholm's family at the Trondheim stadium, where his father Glenn noted that the date of March 8 had been circled long in advance. "This was an anticipated result. I knew that on a good day, Remi would place in the top ten. With the skis working so well today too, big thanks to the support team. It has been a tough season, but now he delivered," Glenn expressed with pride.

Amidst the family interview, Remi Lindholm unexpectedly joined and expressed how significant the moment was to him, emphasizing the importance of his family. When Glenn asked if he was tired, Lindholm humorously replied, "Not too bad. Just off to the doping test next."

Pasanen emphasized Lindholm's achievements despite a difficult season, often hindered by gear issues early on, but stated that improvements made before the championships showed in his performance.

Analyst Kalle Lassila praised Lindholm's efforts on national television, advocating for individuality in the sport as a pathway toward success, and celebrating his recent achievements as proof of hard work paying off.

Ultimately, Remi Lindholm concluded by sharing how special this race was, having led at one point by over five seconds, but simply feeling satisfaction with his performance overall.