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Stina Nilsson really succeeds in Ski Classics.
Now she is praised by SVT expert Anders Blomquist after her change from biathlon to long-distance running.
– She has found the right way in heavy uphill staking, she is adaptive, he says.
Many probably raised their eyebrows when Stina Nilsson31, announced after last season that her biathlon days are over. Four years was enough. Instead, the former long-distance star, who won Olympic and World Cup gold in sprints, chose to invest in long-distance running.
Stina Nilsson’s successful change of sport
Many thought that the transition from one sport to another would be difficult for her. Perhaps it was because she never really succeeded as a biathlete that many suspected that even this shift would be too challenging. However, she has proven that she will be a force to be reckoned with this Ski Classics season.
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Already in the premiere in Austrian Bad Gastein in mid-December, she came third. She was of course very proud and happy after the finish.
– It is for experiences like this that I train and compete. To be able to create memories of wonderful experiences on the track and this is a memory that I will carry with me. The freedom to train exactly as I want and what I believe in, she told SVT at the time.
Blomquist’s words about Stina Nilsson
This weekend it was time again for Stina. In Italian Sixten and La Venosta she came fourth (60 km) and second (11 km individual start) respectively. Her second podium since her debut. The Norwegian Emilie Fleten and the Swede won Jenny Larsson came third – she also came second in Saturday’s race.
– I am very happy. The key for me was opening hard to feel like I was in the race. I felt super strong at the highest point. It was just a matter of getting the iron into the goal. I am very pleased that it was enough for second place, says Stina to SVT afterwards.
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The SVT expert Anders Blomquist was in great spirits after the race, which he commented along with Jacob Hard. He thinks that Stina has done a fantastic job since she started investing in long runs.
– She has found the right way in heavy uphill stakes, she is adaptive. A great race by Stina Nilsson, he says.
What do you have to say about Stina Nilsson’s introduction as a long-distance skier? Already two podium places! Did you expect that? Write a comment!
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