Jelínek Places Eighth in Parallel Giant Slalom












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            From January 26 to February 2, the Universiade, or World University Games, took place in E

            Albert Jelínek from Charles University competed in two races in the Palandöken mountain re
            eighth in the parallel giant slalom and 18th in boardercross.
            How did you enjoy the Universiade?

            It was my first time and I had been looking forward to it very much. I knew it would be an
            to the Winter Olympics and that it would be a great experience. I also had the chance to m
            interesting and entertaining people. All members of the Czech team were great sportsmen an

            people. We were a tight bunch and supported each other and had fun. It’s great to be somew
            can meet people from all over the world, chat with them and compete with them.

            How do you manage both studying and demanding training?
            Now I’ll have to focus on studying again – economy is a difficult subject and it’s hard to
            snowboard and school at the same time. The main events of this year are behind me – I race

            Championship in La Molina, Spain and then here in Turkey at the Universiade.
            Translation: Jaroslav Švelch