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He went out as 58th rider in the pursuit start and climbed up to 19th place at the finish.
– The body feels very good the last few weeks. It will be nice to come home and land a bit, he tells SVT Sport.
In fact, he had the best riding time and on the second shoot, lying down, he shot full, which was his first flawless series this season.
– It was very positive. It means a lot.
In total, he landed on three bars.
Praised by the coach
National team coach Johannes Lukas is aware that it was important for Ponsiluoma, who had a difficult start to the season, to make that effort.
– We have had good conversations. We know what he can do, he has shown it in training. It’s not perfect yet, that clean sheet (flawless streak) feels like the biggest win today. You are happy for him, we struggle a lot with him, he says.
What changes did you make before the competition?
– Jean-Marc (Chabloz, shooting coach) made some adjustments in the position, but it’s usually just a mental thing that decides. Now we have time over Christmas where he can build self-confidence.
Best Swede for the day was Sebastian Samuelsson, who finished fifth.