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Frida Karlsson has previously hinted that she wants to stop skiing after the World Cup 2027.
Now she has left a new message about her career.
– In terms of motivation, I feel that I do not want to end up in a hamster wheel where I just continue as before, she tells Norwegian TV2.
World Cup in Trondheim is only three weeks away and Frida Karlsson25, despite the foot injury that hampered her during the season, is one of the big gold favorites. Many predicts that she will go a duel toward the Norwegian giant Therese Johaug36, when it comes to the longer distance races.
Frida Karlsson’s words about the reactions
Karlsson, despite his young age, has already taken ten World Cup medals over the past six years. She has previously hinted that the next World Cup, ie at home in Falun, can be her last. Although she is only 27 years old, it may be that she puts the skis on the shelf after the season.
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There are many people, especially Swedes, who have reacted to her statement about “retirement”. They think she quits way too soon.
– Haha, many people have opinions about it. But it really just feels very natural to me. It’s not about age, but more about how long I want to give everything to reach my potential. For me, it is very motivating to set goals, she says in an interview with Norwegian TV2.
Frida Karlsson’s words about career
Now the star suddenly opens to extend his career. It is not at all carved in stone that the World Cup 2027 is the final goal.
– Once I get there, maybe I extend my career. But right now I want to take advantage of the time until then. I don’t just want to continue as if it will never end, because it won’t, she says.
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The main thing is that she does not want it to feel like she is training and competing at pure Slentrian. Frida says that she is very happy with life right now and that she hopes it will continue in the same way.
– Don’t misunderstand me: I love what I do, and there is nothing else I would rather do right now. But in terms of motivation, I feel that I do not want to end up in a hamster wheel where I just continue as before, she says.
What do you think about Frida Karlsson’s future career? Will she continue even after the World Cup 2027? Feel free to comment!
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