Yuri Borodavko, head coach of the Russian cross-country ski team, evaluated the results of Johannes Klebo of Norway at the World Championships in Planica (Slovenia).
“I was surprised by Klebo’s losses as Johannes had shown great results before. He ran brilliant, strong races with full dominance. He was close at the World Championships but lost. Seriously. So there’s a certain amount of surprise, but still the same Kruger, every time he starts. one of the strongest athletes in the race, who is always among the favorites, ”explains Vorodavko. DEA News.
At the 2023 World Championships, Klebo won the classic style individual sprint and the freestyle team sprint, took silver in the marathon, placed fourth in the freestyle time trial and second in the skiathlon.
Recall that the International Ski Federation (FIS) decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions until the end of last season, and then extended the sanctions. They missed the final stages of the 2021/22 World Cup.
former Finnish journalist He said Russian skiers should immediately return to tournaments.