Anni Kärävä surprised: 'Great feeling!'
Finnish freestyle skier Anni Kärävä finished eighth in the Olympic big air final and expressed her enjoyment despite missing a medal.
Anni Kärävä competed in the Olympic freestyle big air final, where she finished in eighth place, a position consistent with her earlier performance in the slopestyle event. Despite being a medal hopeful due to her strong early season results, Kärävä was unable to achieve a podium finish in a highly competitive final. However, she maintained a positive attitude, stating, 'Great feeling!' as she crossed the finish line, showing her enjoyment of the competition regardless of the outcome.
In the final, Kärävä showcased her skills with clean jumps that earned her significant scores during the first two rounds. However, the overall level of competition was exceptionally high, which made it challenging for her to reach a medal position. Even though she fell short in terms of the standings, she was still pleased with her performance and managed to execute her jumps well, demonstrating her potential.
Kärävä mentioned attempting a new trick in her third round, which, although it didn't succeed, showed her dedication and willingness to push her limits. This ambition for progression in her sport underlines her competitive spirit and enthusiasm for freestyle skiing, hinting at future opportunities to refine her skills and potentially achieve her medal aspirations in upcoming competitions.