You explained after Thursday’s descent (in which Sarrazin took 2nd place behind the Swiss Marco Odermatt, Editor’s note) to take a little less risks to maintain a margin of safety. Was that the case today?Cyprien Sarrazin: Today, I pushed 100% in some places, others 90-95%, and I managed to manage my round. I knew I could tell the difference on certain portions. I felt good about the recognition, I trusted myself and it worked… So well (broad smile).
By starting with bib number 3, you arrive before all the other favorites. Do you understand right away that the clock allows you to seek victory? No, I didn’t really know, I thought I had made a few mistakes in certain places.
Last season was brought to life quickly by the duel between Odermatt and the Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. Now, are you aware of forming a trio? Yes, it’s cool to be part of that trio. I accept. I have to learn this new status, we’ll say, but it’s good, it’s really cool.
You finish 58 hundredths behind Odermatt in Thursday’s “sprint” descent, 58 hundredths ahead of him today… Is it the descent on Saturday on the full course that will decide between you? Yes, we’ll say that, the beautiful c It’s tomorrow! (laughs)
There is a mix of emotions today for the Blues with the fall of Alexis Pinturault, how did you experience it? This victory is for Alexis, his family. I’m having a hard time really celebrating and having positive feelings with his fall. I haven’t had too much information, but I hope he is doing well (Pinturault is injured in the left knee and wrist, according to the French Federation, Editor’s note). I know he would want me to enjoy and celebrate, so this win is for him.
Your own career is marked by injuries and falls, notably here during last year’s downhill…Yes, I know what it is, we all know what it is. Unfortunately it’s part of our sport, it’s the side we don’t like. If we’re at the start it’s because we accept that, but it’s never pleasant.
