Finnish skier Jasmi Joensuu faced disappointment in the Olympic sprint competition, as she was eliminated in the quarter-finals. Many skiing enthusiasts had hoped for her to reach further in the competition, especially given her status as a potential medalist. However, her performance did not meet expectations, which was particularly noted by Iltalehti's ski expert, Pirjo Muranen.

During the race, Joensuu competed against strong contenders, including Sweden's Jonna Sundling and Norway's Kristine Skistad. She kept pace with Sundling until the final stretch, but ultimately could not maintain her speed when a Norwegian skier surged ahead, leading to Joensuu's early exit from the race. Expert analysis suggests that her skis might have lacked sufficient glide, or perhaps her speed was just not competitive enough against the others in the race.

Moreover, Muranen had previously expressed doubts about Joensuu's likelihood of medaling at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, which she attributed to Joensuu's recent performance trends, indicating that the skier had not demonstrated particularly stellar results leading into the Olympics. This raises broader questions regarding the Finnish skiing team's preparations and prospects in international competitions.