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CyclingHow Jasmin Liechti has become a size of the Swiss bike
The 22 -year -old Bernese will play the teammates in her Swiss team Nexetis, on the Tour de Romandie. Happiness for a woman with multiple talents.
Jasmin Liechti (right) with her teammates Lea Huber and Ginia Caluori.
Claudio Thoma/freshfocusAt 22, the native of Berthoud has already experienced several lives. In her youth, she idolized Simone Niggli-Luder and the orienteering was her sport. A practice that she partially financed by working in a pizzeria. And then the covid went through there. She put herself on a bike, like a lot of people during this dark period. As she seemed to go fast, her family advised her to register for a race. The start of a new passion.
“There, I focused on cycling and studies,” said the Emmentaloise. At the restaurant, I worked there to think a little bit about something else and earn a little money. In orientation, I play competitions twice a year or like that. And I find it still cool. Bike has become a new challenge during the COVVID. I had a lot of fun during my first competitions and then it allows you to run with a great team. ”
Today, Jasmin Liechti does not regret his choice. Because her career has taken off and he manages to conduct her head on with business management studies. The year 2024 was even that of revelation at the highest level. Swiss champion of the hopes’ time trial, silver medalist in the world time trial championship, 2nd in the Swiss Road Hopes Championship …
The time trial, the favorite discipline of the Swiss. Finally, not those like this Friday in Villars …
freshfocusThis last silver charm meant a lot for her, because she was “won” less than a minute behind one of the best world specialists: Marlen Reusser. A runner of which she has the same colors in club and which has necessarily become a model in turn. “Who I prefer Marlen or Simone?” This is a vicious question!, She marked when it was launched on the subject. I dare not answer it. Simone was my example when I was going to orientation. But now, given my new job, it has changed a little … The two are exceptional personalities. ”
“I can’t wait to start, I feel good,” she continued, before rushing into a TDR not at all cut for her roller qualities. I still look forward to running here, in front of the Swiss spectators, for my first Romandie. My family will be there, I will be so happy to see them … Ginia Caluori will be our leader for this event and I will try to help them as much as possible. With the heat that is announced, there will be a job! We will see if I manage to take a breakaway … “
