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Sofia Goggia, congratulations to Federica Brignone and a lot of pride

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The Olympic Super-G did not go for Sofia Goggia as she would have liked. “I definitely knew that you had to be careful between the big turn and the Scarpadon crossing. The risk was going too far to the left and then not being able to catch the rope anymore. Maybe I had to brake a little more there, but it was still a very fast section where the gates are coming at you. I had a slightly tighter line, and from there I couldn”t catch the rope of the next gates anymore” he told Rai.

Aldo Seghedoni“Poor behavior”, Jutta Leerdam under attack. The photos

Jutta under attack: photos of the hugely popular champion
The Dutch skating star is receiving a considerable amount of criticism
Many are pointing fingers at his behaviors, judged by the Dutch press "over the top"
It all stemmed from Jutta Leerdam’s decision to travel to Italy for the Winter Olympics in her private jet and not by plane along with her colleagues

"Unbecoming behavior, if I had been the'coach I wouldn't have allowed it" wrote journalist Johan Derksen
"She is no different from the others, I find her decision ridiculous" added

Johan Derksen’s statements have divided the fans: there are those who stand by the champion and those who condemn her behavior

Jutta Leerdam is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most popular athletes worldwide
The very strong skater, thanks to her popularity, has signed very important sponsorship contracts
Her fame has grown even more since she unveiled her relationship with famous boxer Jake Paul
The same Paul on Saturday showed up outside the Olympic village with a bouquet of roses for his girlfriend

“Before even talking about me, I should have congratulated Federica Brignone,” he added. “I think of all the difficult months she has been through, her serious injury and recovery. It is never easy to come back after an injury, especially to show up like this at an Olympics. She has always felt this Super G very much, it is a race in her heart even in the World Cup, and last year she won it. Today she deserves only applause”.

“I skied really strong today. I honestly did not expect to have seven-tenths of a lead up to that point. However, races have to be closed, you have to get across the finish line. So it is as if I did not participate: a DNF is a DNF” continued the Bergamasque, bronze medalist in downhill a few days ago.

“At the Olympics you have to give 100 percent. Today I think I did that. Even though I don’t have a result and I didn’t finish the race, I keep the way I skied up to that point. I will take it from there for the next races. I will see you on Sunday at the giant slalom” concluded the champion.

“I struggled to find the feeling with the snow, I found myself so much on the left right away, then I didn&#8217t ski badly, but on the flat I made a mistake that makes me eat my hands. Still, I am happy with my Olympics, even if medals count: I tried to get one, I kept an all-in attitude. I can&#8217t wait to go back to skiing, I feel good” the words of Laura Pirovano.

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