European Cup

Before arguing the sprint finals Oslo (11.30), Sandrine Bailly tells of the end of the season looming crucial for the Habs. As head of general, equal with Magdalena Neuner, the French politician knows what it has to do. SANDRINE BAILLY, back on this first mass-start Siberian. What happened exactly? S.B. : I was in a more difficult day, it means that I was in the drive! A stroke of fatigue, decreased concentration, and it does not forgive. The wind conditions have also made this race lasts. You seem to have completely turned the page of the World. Your results in Pyeongchang were fabulous and Khanty very good apart from that 20th place on the last day ... S.B. : That's true. I am not the kind to stay 10 years in the past. I am at the time and then, I move to something else and I am going to move forward. That's what I did after Östersund. The world championships is a game in a season. Playing a final globe, it is synonymous with a successful regular season, it is the most difficult and most beautiful in my eyes. It was noticed that your shooting at the beginning of trials in Russia were laid. What you do not affoliez on the carpet ... Have you removed the positive things in this? S.B. : When I firing rate, it is often because of the precipitation, a lack of discipline and concentration. When I get to have it all, I am at the top and my shots are naturally raised. A ski, you want the best high Pill. This shows that the form is there at the end of this season ... S.B. The form is there but also fatigue. I am doing everything possible to keep the energy I have left for the races. This is the end of the season, with travel, time differences and all races, I feel all the same that I have the same freshness that earlier in the season. But I know m'accrocher and my motivation is intact. Les Bleus - Simon Fourcade particular - have complained fart in Russia. Have you encountered any problems Sliding there? S.B. : I had no problem and snowboarders, my skis are very successful. Nothing to report on that side. From the perspective of the conquest of the globe, do you feel better than in previous years? S.B. : I can not compare. I feel at the moment quite serene. I know that the last three races will be arriving very hard. But I know what I have to do, I know what is at stake and I contemplated what might happen ... What is your most serious rival? Henkel Neuner or? S.B. : They each have their merits and faults, in the end, I can not designate one in particular. The match will take place at three. Until the end ... Marie-Laure Brunet impressive in his first season. What is your opinion on your compatriot? S.B. : Marie-Laure is very strong and has proved throughout the season. It has the head and legs and with his qualities that I'm not worried for its future. I appreciate it because it has the joie de vivre, with a smile and good humour and it is the most important! Finally, talking about the finals of the European Cup. It was learned that it was cancelled due to lack of snow. We know that this test you took to heart ... Do you have a word for the organizers that you know pretty well? S.B. : I have followed developments closely, I was disappointed to learn of the cancellation because I was thinking about all the volunteers who have worked hard for this, that's a shame ... but it is unfortunately the risks. It will be a next time ...