Halvor Egner Granerud is disappointed with the last competition on a normal hill at the World Championships in Planica. According to the leader of the overall World Cup standings, he himself did not influence his jumps in any way. “It’s a parody of ski jumping,” he admitted.
One of the favorites for the gold medal at the World Championships in Planica on the normal hill was World Cup overall leader Halvor Egner Granerud. Ultimately, this triumph went to Petr Gilet, who defended the world title, and the Norwegian finished in a distant 11th place.
World Championship in Planica: Granerud was helpless on a regular hill
Weather conditions had a huge impact on this state of affairs, which were very changeable and interfered with the normal conduct of the competition. After his jumps, Halvor Egner Granerud simply shrugged helplessly and after the whole competition on a normal hill, the Norwegian gave a powerful interview to the local media.
I think more fair competitions were organized,” the jumper told the Norwegian service of vg.no.
Halvor Egner Granerud: This is a parody of ski jumping
According to the leader of the overall World Cup standings, his jumps were good, but the weather conditions were not. “Eleventh place is disappointing, but I can’t help the weather and the wind. This is a parody of ski jumping. It is unfortunate that such things happen at the World Cup.
I control only my jumps, which were good, - the jumper emphasized.
The Norwegian coach Alexander Stöckl was of the same opinion, who after the competition said that his ward showed “good jumps”. “Not perfect, but good enough to be on the podium,” he admitted.
World Championship in Planica: Norwegian team in mixed team competition
Granerud and the entire Norwegian team will get a chance for a rematch during the mixed doubles competition. Coach Alexander Stoeckl decided that Johan Andre Forfang, Halvor Egner Granerud, Anna Odin Ström and Thea Minyan Bjorseth would take part in the competition.
We believe we have chosen the best team based on training and results so far, says Klas Brede Breten, head of the Norwegian ski jumping service.
Source: Wprost
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