Martin Sundby Names Nation Essential For Cross Country Skiing Development

Martin Sundby Names Nation Essential For Cross Country Skiing Development

Money & Finance, Newsfeed
Martin Sundby reveals what he considers to be the Golden Age of cross country skiing - and how to bring it back " Cross-country skiing was worth the most in Kroner ( i.e. in money) and in viewership at the time when Tobias Angerer, René Sommerfeldt and Axel Teichmann were grabbing the podiums. Then the international cross-country had a great time" https://www.instagram.com/p/BRnkfYCF7vN In interview with a Norwegian Dagbladet a 33 year old World Cup winner makes no bones about what would need to be done to bring that blessed time back: "The cross country skiing had a great position when Germany was on the top. The best thing that could happen now would be a German winning the World Cup . Internationally, we as a sport are not as strong anymore and…
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Annika Sjöström: I really love my life with all things that are in it and all what I do

Annika Sjöström: I really love my life with all things that are in it and all what I do

Leaders, Newsfeed
Let's start with the basics: this website was conceived and created to convey two fundamental messages: cross country skiing is good for your body i.e. makes you stronger & healthier. cross country skiing is good for your soul i.e makes you happier and more content with life. This is a theory – but, like every theory, it needs a proof. More of real-life proof and stronger the examples – more reason for you to believe that all that hard training you do is a for a reason – and to spread the word to uninitiated. Here's a story of a young woman who could teach us all a great deal about achieving that perfect but elusive work-life-doing sport balance. Annika Sjöström is 29, she lives, works and trains ( mostly)…
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Sleptsova Retires In Style: Wins All Three Races, Announces Pregnancy At Finish Line, Crowd Goes Wild

Sleptsova Retires In Style: Wins All Three Races, Announces Pregnancy At Finish Line, Crowd Goes Wild

Newsfeed
The story goes as follows: 2008, Ostersund, Sweden, biathlon World Cup stage. - “Describe yourself in one word” a Norwegian television reporter asks a bi-athlete he interviews - “Sexy” replies a 22-year old Russian without a moment's hesitation Later same season Svetlana Sleptsova goes to prove that she could put money where her mouth is by appearing in front of the roaring crowds in Rhupolding wearing the racing suit that said just that: It was not only about catching media attention outside of the trail – the young Russian was ruling the World Cup circuit in those years together with Magdalena Neuner of Germany. Those two had a lot in common: both newcomers, both lightly built, with unstable shooting that was more often than not compensated by speed on the skiing…
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How To Shape Your Life Around Your Passion – Sofie Hopkins’ Story

How To Shape Your Life Around Your Passion – Sofie Hopkins’ Story

Newsfeed, Training & Outfitting
When a kid from Falun or Lillehammer dreams about becoming a skier – that's commendable – and also quite natural. But what if that kid hails from, say, Yorkshire, United Kingdom where narrow skis are as exotic of a sport as sled dog racing? And not just dreams – we suppose many a girl or a boy dream of something – but actually shapes her or his life around their dream, despite all obstacles? Here at the Daily Skier we love the stories of ambition and dedication – so one's life could serve as an example to hundreds, perhaps thousands of the others. Where there's a will - there's a way! Meet Sofie Hopkins, member of Junior British Biathlon Team. This year Sofie has packed her bags and has moved…
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