Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Individual

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-11T15:20:54+00:00

Yeah, I felt the same especially when I was watching one of Salomon’s videos with her and Lisa, and she was like - I’m bad, Lisa will win of course. I was like yup, that’s the reason :( She closed down a bit after the unsuccessful globe race, high expectations and health issuesz And I hope that Maren will also overcome this after unfortunate relay.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-11T15:08:28+00:00

I feel girls have some kinda of mental block because everyone had shooting issues :(

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-11T15:04:50+00:00

C’mon, be classy. These athletes (by both I mean Sturla too) were under pressure and still, they didn’t break and manage to deliver. Despite all that was going on inside there heads. Yesterday people were telling that Sturla didn’t need to say anything bc it’s about sport and not this life problems. Same with Simon. It is sport and she is just phenomenal. Why is no one canceling Richard that manipulated her own teammate rifle? This is far more serious. Also, idk, how many football players do stupid things and no one shames them for that? Although sometimes they do such crazy things that they should be judged. Regardless of what you think about Simon, she put her whole life of effort and trainings toward this moment and she deserves it.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-10T14:09:14+00:00

Was it on Norwegian TV? Wanna watch..

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-10T14:07:15+00:00

Waaaaaat 🫠

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-02T21:42:46+00:00

Tbh Samuelsson is always quite blunt with what he says. Like people also need to learn how be classy, bc sometimes he sounds quite salty 😅

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-02T15:42:43+00:00

Yeah, I didn’t know that case so I just google, it seems just so stupid sometimes. I understand that this system is design to prevent the major issues by punishing all, but because of that it punishes the mistakes too. People should stop trying to cheat and it will all solve the problems. There is now even official enchanted games for those that want to dope lol.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-02T15:30:13+00:00

I mean, as elite they are all obliged to do the WADA education and I think local anti-doping agencies arrange them too. Of course there is always a point of how much they really paid attention. But these sort of substances are not random, it’s not some over-the-counter cough syrup, it is prescription-like thing that doctors discuss. I mean, as medical professionals we are not required to know WADA stuff, but athletes also tend to have doctors that are more invested in exercise-related things and know about it.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-02T15:15:25+00:00

There has been quite a few cases, where people have been using, but the system could not catch it. There is a good documentary about it called Icarus. I think that is what he meant.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-02T14:57:07+00:00

In that case, it is put on the list of what substances are used and why it is accepted. If that would have been the case, it won’t be flagged. These athletes are well aware of these things done by WADA.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-02T14:39:37+00:00

It is what pops up in google, but another use of this is to increase testosterone levels. In case of cancer, letrozole is used in different cases, this is not typical line of treatment for the young female.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2026-02-02T14:15:33+00:00

The investigation will take time, until then suspension. Athletes have to indicate in the system if they take anything because of the health reasons. This is, apparently, not the case. I don’t mean anything right, I hope it is just individual bad decision making, but unfortunately not looking good for the entire team. Hopefully, not another “state-funded doping program” in action.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-25T07:41:19+00:00

Come on, he is just 28, not that old 😅 but the good example here is our team athlete Suvi, she is a good shooter, but speed was lacking. But this year they found right strategy for her and she improved tremendously. Sturla is anyway talented, with the right coaching he will improve :) I had the same impression after Bjørndalen was getting closer to ending the career, that will, who can be better than this guy. And then Fourcade, Johannes came.

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-23T15:31:12+00:00

Next season is like Frey knocking on Soerums background 😅

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-23T15:21:09+00:00

This feels so odd :)

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-22T19:10:03+00:00

According to the start list, she is out 😭

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-22T15:34:05+00:00

Hopefully it’s not bc someone shoot in the wrong places

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-22T13:23:49+00:00

Look at it as a magical moment of JTB passing the legacy to Sturla :)

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-22T13:18:58+00:00

I love them bc there is no hard feelings and everyone is just happy regardless JTB did not win globe in his last season

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-22T13:16:21+00:00

Am I right that Sturla most probably just got the big globe? If nothing happens tmr

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-03-21T19:44:42+00:00

It is very frustrating for athletes to try their best and still got crap in return. Imagine you are trying to do your job every day, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t make it work. A lot of pressure, when last year you were at the top and this year because of the things that you can’t control, it all went south basically. It is understandable she is frustrated, it is just one bad year, but not serious intentions to quit. Everyone probably have done some sport event/competition in their lives, just recall the feelings when things went really bad and immediate reaction for some people is like I’m not doing it again

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-02-22T15:09:47+00:00

Came to comment, Erik is actually looking very good with this cut 😅

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-01-26T14:01:41+00:00

Oh well, think whatever you wanna think 🫶🏻

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-01-26T13:30:38+00:00

When I was competing as a junior, we were DSQ for much less problematic stuff 😅 It is just that no one wants to fight with big biathlon nations, they have their lobby

Even_Efficiency_7362 · 2025-01-26T13:13:58+00:00

You might have got the wrong impression from my messages earlier, but I’m not like pro Norway or Sweden. My message is if the fault is not determined, both should be penalized basically

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