Jezersek matches Australia's best ever Olympic result
Published Thu 15 Feb 2018
Barbara Jezersek has equalled Australia’s best ever result in an Olympic cross country skiing event having claimed 33rd in the women’s 10km Free at Alpensia.
Jezersek went out hard, hit her splits and looked strong through the back end to finish in 27:42.5 to come out with a result she has been striving for.
“It was really, really amazing,” Jezersek said.
“After having a really bad sleep and some mental struggles I’m really happy and for those that helped me get over that, this is a reward for them.”
The result sees Jezersek match Chris Heberle’s 33rd place finish in the 15km Classic event at the Calgary 1988 Games and beats the previous best by an Australian female which had been held by Colleen Bolton (35th - 10km Classic, Lake Placid Games 1980).
“Equaling the best result is a cherry on top of the cake," the triple Olympian said.
“I’m really overwhelmed with what I’ve overcome in the past four years and any moment like this I will cherish.”
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