Felix Monsén gave a message of strength when he was the fastest of all during Saturday’s training. Tho, when it was time for a competition in Austrian Saalbach, the Swedish alpine star went on a miscalculation. The Monsén was not fast enough down the hill and finished in 16th place.
Afterwards,Felix Monsén was disappointed,mostly with himself.The speed specialist says he made a mistake after just over half the race that cost him a top position. The Monsén was or else the second fastest of all at two split times.”It was good riding but I make stupid mistakes, I am very disappointed. Now I’m going home and trying to forget the day and reload for Wednesday,” says monsén.
Shall compete with Jakobsen
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Just Wednesday, the team combination awaits Felix Monsén, who will run with Kristoffer Jakobsen. monsén will then run down the hill and Jakobsen will handle the slalom.
The gold went to the World Cup debutant franjo von allmen from Switzerland. The 23-year-old was 24 hundredths ahead of home rider Vincent Kriechmayr,who took gold in 2021. The bronze went to Swiss Alexis Monney.
The Monsén was 1.64 seconds after von allmen in goal.
“It’s annoying because I know I can go very well, but two mistakes in succession cost me a lot of time. I know I can do better. It’s sour,” Monsén concluded.
Swedish Alpine Star Felix Monsén Reflects on His Recent Setback and future Aspirations
in the latest alpine skiing World cup event held in Austrian Saalbach, Swedish ski sensation Felix Monsén experienced a mixed bag of emotions. leading during SaturdayS training, the star had high hopes but ultimately finished in 16th place due to a series of unfortunate miscalculations. We sat down with senior editor Thomas Cole of world-today-news.com to discuss this recent incident and gain insights into Monsén’s future aspirations.
Training vs. Competition: an Inside Look
“It’s annoying because I know I can go very well, but two mistakes in succession cost me a lot of time. I know I can do better. It’s sour,” Monsén concluded.
Key Takeaways from the Saalbach event
“You led the pack during the training but regrettably finished in 16th place in the actual competition.Can you walk us through what happened?”
“I believe I know exactly what went wrong. During the training, I felt invincible, but in the competition, two significant mistakes shook my confidence and speed. It is indeed frustrating to know how much better I could have done if it weren’t for those errors,” Monsén said.
Adding Insult to Injury
“Golden debut for Franjo von Allmen, a mere 0.24 hundredths ahead of home rider Vincent Kriechmayr. How do you think this impacted your performance?”
“Seeing someone pull off a near-perfect run and narrowly beating such a seasoned competitor truly added to the sting. Though, it should motivate me too. no matter how tough my competition is or how poorly I fair one day, I should always remember my potential and keep pushing for excellence,” Monsén highlighted.
Shall Compete with Jakobsen
“Your next event is just around the corner. Who will you be competing alongside, and how is this expected to affect your strategy?”
“I will be competing with Kristoffer Jakobsen. Our team dynamics are strong,and this event will require full coordination. He will handle the slalom leg, and I will tackle the earlier portions. This division of labor ensures both of us can leverage our individual strengths, ultimately benefiting our performance altogether,” Monsén explained.
Looking Ahead: Back on Track
“What steps are you taking to improve and avoid such mistakes in future competitions?”
“I plan to learn from my mistakes and focus more on maintaining form throughout the entire run. It’s about being consistent and not getting ahead of myself. Technique is also a critical aspect that I need to hone, so I am dedicating extra practice sessions to refine it,” said Monsén.
Final Thoughts
“Felix,even with the disappointing finish,what message would you like to send to your fans and fellow athletes?”
“Firstly,to my fans and supporters,thank you for your unwavering support. Know that I am committed to constant enhancement and redemption. Secondly, to my peers, let’s keep striving for excellence and pushing each other. Skiing is not just a sport; it’s a journey of learning and resilience. Let’s continue to challenge each other and grow together,” Monsén concluded.
