A quick update, better late than never.
Billy D, kept things rolling in Lahti. He won jumped very well and put himself in the hunt for the victory both days. The first competition he skied a tactically perfect race skiing away from Anssi and Jason on the last lap to victory. After another great jump on the second day hopes were high for another victory. Billy admitted he opened a little too hard and was a bit tired on the last lap. He was not able to hold off hard charging Magnus Moan who skied awesome to pass both Billy and Anssi in finishing sprint. Bill ended up third.
All and all a good weekend for Billy but a little disappointing for the other boys. Johnny is home now calling it a season after Lahti. While Eric jumped great in training and the Provisional competition he was not able to do it in either jumping competition on the weekend. Bryan Fletcher was the best of these guys with a solid 34th on Saturday.
On to Vikersund.
[Gallery Lahti WC 2009]