Text and photography Callum Jolliffe
If the Yukon rewards patience, it also rewards courage – and in the final days of her race, Yasmin showed both in abundance.
Gradually, then decisively, she lifted the pace. Faster. And faster still. A good portion of the closing stages saw her racing stride for stride with 604 Maxime Bachelot, pushing each other onward through the final miles.
And then came the finish.
At 10:30, after one final high-speed sled into the line, Yasmin hurtled across the finish with momentum, intent, and unmistakable strength. A powerful close to a hard-fought race.
Measured early, fearless late.
A superb run to the line.
Congratulations, Yasmin – what a way to finish. Second overall, and first female!
