Cross-Country Skiing World Cup Descends on Les Rousses
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of cross-country skiing action as the World Cup circuit touches down in France.Following thrilling competitions across Finland, Norway, Switzerland, and Italy, the world’s elite skiers will converge on Les Rousses, ready to battle it out on the slopes.
The excitement kicks off this Friday, January 17th, with the highly anticipated 10 kilometer freestyle races. The men will take to the course first at 1:30 p.m., followed by the women at 3:45 p.m.Adding to the French fervor, local talent Flora Dolci will be lining up at the start. Dolci,hailing from Briançon,has steadily climbed the ranks since her World Cup debut in 2019. She secured her first World Cup points two years later and achieved a remarkable fourth-place finish in the same 10km freestyle event held in Östersund just last December, narrowly missing the podium by a mere three seconds.
Catch all the action live:
Tune in to Max at 1:30 p.m. to witness the men’s race, followed by the women’s race on Eurosport 2 at 3:45 p.m.
Flora Dolci: A Rising Star Ready to Shine on Home Snow
Welcome back, cross-country fans! Teh World Cup circuit is heating up, and we’re heading to the picturesque slopes of Les Rousses, France for a weekend of thrilling 10km freestyle races. And we have a special guest joining us today, a hometown favorite poised to make waves on this snowy battlefield – the dynamic Flora Dolci. Welcome, Flora!
Flora: Thanks for having me. I’m excited to be here and compete in front of a home crowd.
Moderator: You’ve been steadily climbing the ranks as your World Cup debut back in 2019. Your fourth-place finish in Östersund last December, so close to that podium, must have been incredibly motivating.
Flora: Absolutely! It was a tough race, but it gave me a real taste of whatS possible.I’m using that experience to fuel my training and push for even better results here in Les rousses.
Moderator: This is a tough field,wouldn’t you say? Some of the world’s best skiers will be on those slopes this weekend.
Flora: There’s no doubt whatsoever, the competition is always fierce at the World cup level. But I’m confident in my training and I’m ready to give it my all. This is a special prospect to race on home turf and I want to make the most of it.
Moderator:
Let’s talk strategy. The 10km freestyle format can be incredibly demanding. How do you approach these races, mentally and physically?
Flora: It’s all about pacing and staying focused. It’s a long race, so you can’t burn yourself out early. I try to find a rhythm and stick to it, conserving energy for a strong finish. Mentally,I stay positive and visualize myself crossing that finish line.
Moderator: That mental game, as you put it, is so crucial in cross-country skiing. It’s a sport that demands so much both physically and mentally.
Flora: You’re absolutely right. It’s a real battle of wills out there.
Moderator: Well, flora, we’re all incredibly excited for you this weekend. We know you have what it takes to succeed. Any final words for our readers before you take to the starting line?
Flora: I want to thank everyone for their support. I’ll be giving it everything I have on those slopes. I hope to make France proud!
Moderator: we know you will, Flora.
Readers, let us know your predictions for the weekend. Can Flora Dolci reach that podium? Who else are you looking forward to seeing compete? Join the conversation in the comments below.
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