Feb 9 • 11:11 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

An Unfortunate Blow for Finland's Alpine Team – Now We Must Wait: 'I Will Not Participate in Any Way'

Finnish alpine skier Elian Lehto expresses dissatisfaction with his run in a team competition, stating that he will not engage with teammate Eduard Hallberg before the latter's run.

In a recent alpine skiing team competition, Finnish skier Elian Lehto competed in the downhill event, securing 13th place. Although he managed to avoid significant mistakes during his run, he noted that a gap opened up in the latter part of the course, which impacted his overall performance. Lehto commented that while parts of his run were satisfactory, particularly at the top of the slope, there were areas needing improvement.

Lehto is not entirely pleased with his performance and has decided not to engage with teammate Eduard Hallberg prior to Hallberg's slalom run, which is scheduled to begin at 15:00 Finnish time. His decision to refrain from any discussions regarding Hallberg's strategy signifies a desire for independence and focus on individual performance rather than collaborative input at this stage.

As the competition unfolds, all eyes are on Hallberg to see how he navigates the slalom after a mixed day for the Finnish team. Lehto's candid remarks about his run reflect the pressures athletes face in high-stakes competitions and the personal accountability they feel towards their performances.

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