Petra Vlhová enters the finish line of the 2nd round of slalom in Lenzerheide.
Author: TASR / AP, Gabriele Facciotti
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The success of skier Petra Vlhová, who won a big globe for the overall championship in the World Cup, also resonated among sports personalities.
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According to former tennis player Daniela Hantuchová, Petrina’s discipline and determination are an example for future generations.
The results were also closely watched by the former hockey player Richard Zedník, who considers this success to be “a great miracle for a girl from small Slovakia”.
The name of Daniela Hantuchová is associated with the triumph in the Federation Cup in 2002, which is one of the greatest successes of Slovak sport. Vlhová also won the calculation of the most penetrating championships of Slovak athletes by winning the World Championships.
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“Petra is proof that even though we are a small country, with a large number of incredibly hard-working people who pursue their goal and can do a lot in the world.
I hope that her hard work, discipline and determination are an example for future generations in our sport and that, thanks to her historic success, many more small ‘Fifs’ will grow. It is amazing what she has achieved, and I am very proud of it and how beautifully it represents our country, “Hantuchová told TASR.
While Vlh’s triumph is one of Slovakia’s greatest successes in individual sports, in the collective one they won the title of world hockey champion in 2002. The goalkeeper of the gold team from Gothenburg, Sweden Ján Lašák praised not only its sporting achievements but also the humility with which it accepts awards.
“Petra gave us a reason to celebrate. I have to admit that I only watched her rides from the record. However, during the season I saw most of her races. I follow her results despite many duties. Congratulations to her from a distance and thank you for makes such an advertisement for Slovakia.
We can also thank her parents, who made her such an athlete, but not only an athlete, but also a personality. I don’t think there are any people she would irritate, on the contrary, by her behavior and expression she shows young athletes that humility and hard work pay off. At this time, it is even rarer, “Lašák emphasized for TASR.
Richard’s path to the greatest success of her career was also followed by Richard Zedník. The former hockey striker, holder of bronze from the 2003 World Cup, praised the victims of the following:
“It is unbelievable that a big globe will go to Slovakia. In my opinion, it is quite a miracle that a girl from small Slovakia succeeded. She grew up in conditions that cannot be compared to skiers in Switzerland, Austria or Italy.
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It is also satisfaction for years of toil and renunciation. Her team, led by her father Igor, can enjoy great success and we fans can be proud to have an athlete who the whole world will admire. “
The mason for TASR admitted that he was trying to get into Vlh’s feelings before Saturday’s slalom. She would need to take more risks in the fight for a small globe, but she focused on a more valuable title.
“There was also a small globe in the game, but I don’t think she wanted to take risks and go to the last races under pressure. You never know what might happen. I think she was aware that her previous races hadn’t worked out.
When he realizes that he has it behind him, he can enjoy Sunday’s race. She has a big globe, we all wished it to her and I think she will be happy. I watched about all her races. Whenever I can, I look at them. We couldn’t ski during our hockey career, but now I like to ski. “
The world must also count on such a small country
Read more responses from Slovak sports personalities to the triumph of Petra Vlhová in the overall ranking of the Alpine Ski World Cup (source: RTVS):
Matej Tóth, Olympic walking winner: “Petra makes the whole of Slovakia happy and also of us, members of VŠC Dukla Banská Bystrica. We watch her and cheer her on. Her every success is a great motivation for us. He had to prove his quality all year round and in various disciplines. That is a really great success, congratulations to her. “
Michal Martikán, Olympic winner in water slalom:
“It’s a great inspiration for other industries as well. It is proof that great successes can be achieved in our country as well. “
Elena Kaliská, Olympic winner in water slalom:
“It’s amazing and unreal. Petra went to every race to the fullest and from the beginning she followed her dream. He has my great admiration. Congratulations to her. We made ourselves visible again. The world must also count on such a small country as Slovakia. “
Petra Vlhová in the slalom finish in Lenzerheide. Author: SITA / AP, Marco Trovati
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Alexander Slafkovský, three-time winner of the World Championships in water slalom: “It is a historic achievement. A girl came from small Slovakia and conquered the world’s ski powers. Other countries are probably scratching their ears and asking where they made a mistake. “
Marián Gáborík, former hockey player, Stanley Cup winner: “It is an incredible success. We cannot forget to congratulate Petrina ‘s mother Zuzka, father Igor and brother Boris, who made a great sacrifice from an early age.
Without them, she wouldn’t be where she is. I watched almost every race, and sometimes it was huge nerves. It is an incredible success for Slovakia. Congratulations to Peter and cheers. “
Martin Škrtel, former captain of the national football team:
“Like every sports fan, I watched Petrine ‘s performances during the season. Of all the racers, she had the most stable form and avoided injuries.
Even with a little luck that belongs to every success, she managed to achieve something we didn’t even dream about before the season. Once again, it was confirmed that it is mainly athletes who make Slovakia a good name abroad. Such successes unite people, and I believe there will be more in other sports. “
Natália Hejková, successful basketball coach: “It’s fantastic, amazing, bombastic. I can’t think of other superlatives about this victory of Petra and the whole Vlha team. I appreciate that she went through the whole season so purposefully that she was not thrown away by short declines after a brilliant entry into the season. She managed to give the best performances in the busiest moments at the end of it .. Bravóóó, Petra !!!.
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