Biathlon: Tommaso Giacomel wants to reach a new World Cup milestone
Winner of the blue bib awarded to the best biathlete under the age of twenty-five on the World Cup circuit last season, Tommaso Giacomel has reached a new milestone in his young career. Now with his sights set high, the Italian is aiming to play with the big names on the circuit this winter.
Currently putting the finishing touches to his preparations, the Italian is confident ahead of the first international events. I’ve trained very well all summer, even more than in previous years,” he told Biathlonazzurro.it. I’m ready for a winter in which I want to get some important results in the World Cup.
Aware of the fierce competition at this level, the young man hopes to make the difference on the boards against his rivals. “I think that at the highest level, what makes the difference is above all quality and efficiency in competition, he says. In shooting, the speed is so high for everyone that it’s difficult to make a difference. Being solid and consistent on the skis is essential if you are to aspire to big things.”
Tommaso Giacomel, who was also questioned by our journalists about the new rules at the start of sprints and individual races, gave his very clear opinion on the subject.
“There has been no communication with the athletes. This change is bullshit (sic). The athletes at the top of the rankings have always deserved the right to be able to choose their starting group and to choose where they want to start, he complains. Today, that right is being taken away in favour of the broadcasters. In my opinion, that’s a very bad move.”
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