The American Paula Moltzan had to hit the spade man in the World Cup. Kalle Palander was inspired to recall his own dangerous situation, where the shovel man was worse off.
At the Alpine Skiing World Cup, in the women’s giant slalom in Kranjska Gora, Finns participated in the competition Erika Jaggedbut he didn’t make it to the second round. He finished in 41st place. The final result was 50.
– The upper part was not seen in the TV pictures. He was by far the slowest at the top. When he came to the pictures, he did a really nice translation. But he came into a small gentle long turn. You can’t do that with that initial slide. A completely classless performance, Palander wondered in Urheilustudio.
Pykäläinen was at starting number 48. According to Palanderi, the conditions were good when the Finn landed.
– There was a place to strike. From that, everyone else entered the top 30 (for the second round). Erika has been there for quite a few years. We should slowly start putting the skis to work, Palander said.
Six years ago, Pykäläinen landed his first career World Cup race. There is only one point left for now.
– He remained in his place. I know it’s not easy. It’s easy to shout from the couch that you should get results. It is clear that this is a rough game, says Palander.
Palander says that he was quite positive when he received a lot of feedback about his comments. He has won over female athletes especially.
– Now I’m not anymore. If you come to a long turn like that, you can’t go in with such a slide. Those are the easiest turns in giant slalom, Palander shakes.
The American’s rescue movement scared and shocked
An American was also seen at the race Snare of Moltzan great rescue move on the way to safety nets.
Sports expert Kalle Palander already had time to get scared for the steward who was by the side of the track, the so-called shovel man.
– The shovel man might have pooped in his pants. It was a pretty close hit. Huh huh, Palander snorted.
The mistake itself was described by Palander as an indoor ski mistake from Moltzan. According to the expert, such things have been seen from Moltzan before.
Moltzan is also known for his great rescue moves. A year ago, social media was glowing when the American spun 360 degrees and thus avoided harder hits in the Kransjka Gora giant slalom.
– There are many clips of him on Instagram, how to save bills. When his legs spread, he always wants to fly into the nets, Palander described.
30-year-old Moltzan has achieved three podium places in his career at the World Cup: two in giant slalom and one in slalom.
Palander got excited in ‘s commentary to recall a similar event from his own career. He had hit a shovel man in Salt Lake City after his own mistake.
– I hit directly on the legs. I wonder if I will pull the skis in the femur. I decided to save the guy and hit the monos. The shovel man then left it with 360 volts, Palander said.
The fate of the shovel man remained a mystery to the Finnish alpine skiing icon.
– I didn’t stop to ask. It hurt so much, Palander stated.