01May 2020 by DS News Team
Tore Berdal: Takk For Meg!

Tore Berdal: Takk For Meg!

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Marcialonga 2020 and Vasalopppet 2019 winner Tore Bjørseth Berdal has just announced his retirement from competitive skiing. "The time has come to hang my skis, finish my studies and start a new job" a 32 year old leader of Team Koteng says on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B_o59c2JwAL/?igshid=yyxoluktkptm Berdal is not just a very good skier - he's a soul of Team Koteng (previously known as Team United Bakeries) and the whole of the Visma Ski Classics series. Remember that old "Women love him, men want to be him " line? Might as well have been said about Tore! ...His retirement comes just days after another long distance skiing maverick, old-world champion and Marchialonga 2017 winner Tord Asle Gjerdalen from Team Ragde announced his. Thanks a million for all the great moments on…
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25Nov 2017 by DS News Team
Up Close And Personal With John Kristian Dahl, Part 2

Up Close And Personal With John Kristian Dahl, Part 2

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This is a continuation of an interview with John Kristian Dahl. Part I is here Part 2. On competitors: “...Petter Eliassen was a great skier and that of course was his strength – to go fast and go hard from the very start to make all competitors hurt – and he used that strength. Personally, I always dreamed to go like Eliassen – my dream was and is to win the race in his style. But you have to have a combination of top shape, top skis and top team work to make it happen. I've tried, for sure – but...it's not easy. The elite group of long distance skiers is getting bigger every year. It is getting more difficult each year to break away. “It is entirely possible that…
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24Nov 2017 by DS News Team
Up Close And Personal With John Kristian Dahl, Part 1

Up Close And Personal With John Kristian Dahl, Part 1

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When you first meet John Kristian Dahl, it is a little hard to fathom how this guy keeps on winning. Andreas Nygaard and Stian Hoelgaard are very athletic, Petter Eliassen and Jorgen Aukland are tall and lanky. Dahl, in his jeans, hoodie, and comfortable slippers looks just like any other guy at your friendly local gym. Sure, fit and trim, but not imposing, not dominating... ...Only when talking to him do you notice his piercing blue eyes, his deep, confident, husky baritone voice befitting a Viking ship captain – then, slowly, you start-comprehending why Dahl keeps on winning the most prestigious races in cross country skiing, year after year. The secret appears to be his fierce determination and uncanny ability to push himself over the limit at the last stretch,…
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