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Stina Nilsson’s investment in biathlon has not borne fruit so far.
The Swede now risks ending up outside the WC squad.
– If you look at the results list, not much has happened. I think that is a miscalculation for Stina, says Björn Ferry in SVT Sport.
No, it hasn’t really worked out Stina Nilsson’s way since she switched cross-country skis to biathlon. The shooting has gradually improved, but the riding in the track has left a lot to be desired. Nilsson was in the Olympic squad last year, but now she risks being left out of the WC squad that goes to Oberhof in less than a month.
At risk of missing the WC
The SVT expert and former biathlete Bjorn Ferry believes that the performances have not been good enough.
– Stina has not achieved good enough results, and then there are younger talents who come from below Sarah Andersson and Tilda Johansson. I don’t think that Stina will be in the WC this time, there are at least five others who have achieved better results and will also be better reserves for a possible relay in the WC, says Ferry in SVT Sport.
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Björn Ferry believes that the Swedish squad will consist of Elvira Öberg, Hanna Öberg, Anna Magnusson, Lynn Persson and Mona Brorsson.
– Stina was in the Olympic squad last year but was not allowed to compete in anything, and this year it looks like she will end up outside the championship squad. I would guess that is a miscalculation for Stina, but it is too early to give up, says Ferry.
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“Not much happened”
The skating has not been right, but according to Björn Ferry, the most important thing for Stina Nilsson is to hang on and continue her investment in biathlon.
– If you just look at her development as a shooter, it has looked good, it started out shaky as it does for everyone and she has gradually taken steps. But then if you look at the results list, not much has happened, it’s the riding that’s not right. Even though it looks dark now, I think she has a chance, it’s too early to give up. It is important to keep up the investment and I think the reward can come, perhaps as early as next year.
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