Finnish skier Jasmi Joensuu won an Olympic bronze medal at the cross-country relay in Val di Fiemme, overcoming prior ridicule about her ambitions for an Olympic medal.
Jasmi Joensuu, who began her professional skiing career after returning from university studies in the United States, set a bold goal of winning an Olympic medal during the 2020 Finnish championships. This ambition was met with skepticism and mockery from conservative skiing circles in Finland. Despite the dismissive attitudes, Joensuu remained determined to achieve her dreams on the international stage.
