French skier Alexis Pinturault, crowned combined world champion on Tuesday in Courchevel, is waiting to start the second week of the competition which is “a little more for the technicians”.
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“All the lights are green to be able to continue to live this beautiful fortnight”rejoiced on Sunday on France Inter French skier Alexis Pinturault, crowned combined world champion on Tuesday in Courchevel (Savoie), the resort where he grew up. Alexis Pinturault is satisfied with a “great first week” Or “the weather was right”. He is waiting to attack the second week of the competition which is “a little more for the technicians”.
“It’s an unexpected and incredible chance”
“The world championships at home, we all want to do them”specifies the French champion. “I’m from Courchevel, so it’s doubly at home. It’s first in our country, France But to be able to do it in your village, it’s even more special atmosphere. That’s why I really want to take advantage of it. It’s an unexpected and incredible chance.” The Savoyard wants to take advantage of the coming week “with pleasure and happiness”.
Alexis Pinturault estimates that there will be “another great show in the second half” of the Worlds. Its purpose is “as for everyone, to have fun, to bravely play your luck, to be able to give the best”. Not to mention results, he sets himself the goal of being “as far forward as possible”. His intention is “to play, to take risks, to be at the limit”. “That’s sports”adds Alexis Pinturault. “It often smiles on the daring.”
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