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BURNED RING FOR THE 3RD PLACE IN THE WORLD
Dmitry Smirnov as a perfect challenger for the big game.
Dmitry Smirnov showed great competition spirit, on the true level of Grand Finale
The Grand Finale is undoubtedly the most difficult game, the most difficult race, in which competitors must be the slowest they have ever been, under the most intense and difficult pressure that demands that they be the best among the best in the world in that final race. Playing it safe is not nearly enough to reach the true TOP and be among the three best at the end of the world's slowest race. And to be the best in the world - World Champion - requires even more -no mistakes and top performance by pushing to the very limits in both the physical and mental aspects.
Mental strength is an important aspect of the Grand Finale of Slow smoking. You must be strong and focused in order to make the best decisions that will lead you to the winning strategy and tactics without being distracted or influenced by the surroundings. - and any distraction takes time, which in the end can be measured in seconds for victory or defeat. - Marija Marovic, CSWC Head Judge
Dmitry in the close millimeters to the competition ring
The 3 best ones of the Grand Finale 2022
The Grand Finale 2022 will undoubtedly be remembered for a few moments, one of which will undoubtedly be the burned ring of Dmitry Smirnov of Latvia. That outstanding competitor, with the character of a top player, created a great competition moment. Even though he had already surprised everyone by eliminating everyone else from the race and forcing a final duel with Borys from Poland for World Champion title, he was not afraid to push the limits in the spirit of the grand finale, even if it meant risking losing the position of vice champion with penalty minutes for burned ring. Even when the judges pointed out that he was at risk of finishing second, he didn't care, and he gave it his all for a chance at victory. In the end, that decision led to a burned ring and 15 penalty minutes, which put him in third place, much to the delight of Drew Emch from the United States, who had lost fire third, but with Dmity's penalty, he jumped to second place on the eve of the Grand Finale Race.
Grand Final Press conference with the best ones from Grand Final 2022