When you’re hot…
Canada’s Devon Kershaw won the men’s world cup sprint in Poland today. He isn’t anywhere near the lead until the very end where he does a “Petter Northug” and passes everyone with only a few metres to go. (Kershaw is #18, which means 17 skiers qualified faster.) In the video, it appears to me the Russian skier who was in the lead relaxed about a half-second too soon.
Video: Devon Kershaw claims a come-from-behind win in Poland
This reminds me of the old saying, “what goes around…” Kershaw has had more than his share of close finishes and misfortune, missing an Olympic medal by less than one second, a few fourths, breaking poles, losing a ski, etc. He persisted, and now the breaks are going his way. His recent victories must feel extra-sweet after all the hard work and frustrations.
Great win.
It reminds me of the tour cyclist (Tom Boonen?) who raised his arms in victory a bit prematurely.