In a recent 4x7.5 kilometer relay race, Finnish skier Arsi Ruuskanen was astonished by the speed of French skier Mathis Desloges. After Iivo Niskanen completed his leg of the relay, Ruuskanen took off just ahead of the French team. However, he was surprised by how aggressively Desloges pursued the front-runners in the race. Ruuskanen noted that Desloges's unbelievable speed was impressive, and he acknowledged that he should have tried harder to keep pace with the world’s second-best freestyle skier.

As the relay progressed, Ruuskanen watched as France pulled ahead by five seconds after the third leg, realizing that Desloges's rapid pace had created a substantial gap. He recounted the moment with a sense of disbelief at the sheer pace set by the French skier, stating he recognized his own limitations in this intense competition. Ultimately, France maintained a significant lead of 25 seconds over Finland by the anchor leg of the race.

The Finnish team had targeted a medal in this relay event, and Ruuskanen reflected on the high expectations set before the race. Each team member aimed to contribute to achieving this goal, with Ruuskanen admitting that despite their efforts, they could not keep up with Desloges's performance this time. The experience emphasized the competitive nature of international skiing and the formidable talent that competitors like Desloges bring to the sport.