They admit that the first time in many years, so little knowledge about the current form Kowalczyk. More dealt with issues of her private life, which are mainly wrote in the last months of the Scandinavian media.
“To win TdS need good performance in racing and free technique when it comes to Kowalczyk and its current capabilities in this technique, we do not know anything at all. In assessing the results of the last World Cup is the distance to the Johaug and Bjoergen is very large and it seems that the Polish runner is unlikely to be a threat to them. We do not know how to be prepared and recently trained any particular technique, and therefore remains a big question mark and the unknown “- rated To rgeir Bjoern TV channel NRK.
In an interview with several Norwegian media, including langrenn.com ski portal stressed that the favorite is for all last year’s winner Therese Johaug, but warned: “Do not forget that when you won the last TdS did not compete in it Kowalczyk and Bjoergen withdrew in the middle. Now, both will at the start.”
He also noted the weakness Johaug, which is the sprint. In it lose precious seconds bonus: the fact, however, are enormous opportunities for the runners uphill and before the start of the final stage of the uphill Alpe Cermis slalom. “If you will not take off the first is running will have to have at least a minute advantage,” – he believes.
his opinion, the current form of Bjoergen makes it also a great favorite of.
“Like any runner, however, and this is his weakness, and that is the very high frequency of starts in a short time, which does not stand up and becomes uneven,R 21; – said Bjoern. Another expert
Jann NRK earlier post also drew attention to the fact that for many years, at the beginning of the season the results are usually weaker Kowalczyk at the beginning and always getting ready form at TdS. In addition, this season, just over a month after these events the world championships begin in the Swedish Falun (February 18 – March 1).
“No World Cup, World Championships and TdS but are rather the main purpose of women and the form will come. Here I have no doubt,” – he pointed out.
& gt; & gt; & gt; Kowalczyk, Stoch and Chin – masters of the bend onto the simple
This will be the ninth edition of the Tour de Ski
Kowalczyk competed in the first seven editions competition. A year ago, resigned in protest against introduced at the last minute and unfavorable to the changes in the program. These challenging competitions won four times and definitely deserves to be called the queen. Just before Polk asked on Facebook for support of the fans: Tomorrow starts the Tour de Ski – Kowalczyk wrote. – My business card. Presides in all the statistics on the Tour. But statistics are just numbers. And the numbers do not run. Numbers do not know how severe my eighth the Tour route. And he does not forgive any shortcomings, that’s for sure. I would like to fight well together That’s my goal. Can I ask for the thumbs?
& gt; & gt; & gt; Tour de Ski – time for flash Kowalczyk padłaś? Arise! Correct crown and deadbolt
On Saturday in Oberstdorf will be three-kilometer freestyle prologue, and the next day on the 10 km course “classic”. On the map is still stops Val Mustair (Switzerland) and the Italian Dobbiaco, Cortina and Val di Fiemme, which will be held on January 11 at the final ascent of Alpe Cermis steep slope, which usually compete alpine skiers. Although organizers
already beginning to consider changing the program, but all indications are that the TdS take place without hindrance. The situation changed in the last week, when Europe began to snow harder.
in the overall World Cup Kowalczyk is 10 and has virtually no chance of the fifth of his career crystal globe. Marit Bjoergen of leaders lose up to 632 points. Norwegian is in great shape. This season, enjoyed a four cup wins and has a total of 70 credits on
Bjoergen is extremely titled skier. She won six gold medals at the Olympics and world championships until 12. But he never managed to win the T our de Ski. Was second twice – in 2006/07 and 2011/12 edition. Announced before the season that triumph on the Alpe Cermis is one of its priorities. If Bjoergen wins, fourth Crystal Ball will be at your fingertips. For winning the TdS receives as many as 400 points premium to the World Cup overall standings. Among the favorites
is classified as last year’s winner – Norwegian Therese Johaug. However, according to the previously announced, at the start of run Swede Charlotte Kalla, who wants to quietly prepare for the World Cup.
The 9th edition of the Tour de Ski
January 3, Oberstdorf (Germany)
prologue
women – 3 km free technique
men – 4 km free technique
4 January Oberstdorf
women – 10 km classic technique for the investigation
men – 15 km classic technique for the investigation
January 5, the day breaks
January 6, Val Mustair (Switzerland)
women – sprint free technique
men – sprint free technique
January 7, Dobbiaco (Italy)
women – 5 km classic technique
men – 10 km classic technique
8 January Cortina-Dobbiaco (Italy)
women – 15 km free technique for the investigation
men – 35 km free technique for the investigation
January 9, the day break
January 10, Val di Fiemme (Italy)
women – 10 km classic technique mass start
men – 15 km technique classic mass start
January 11, Val di Fiemme-Alpe Cermis (Italy)
women – 9 km free technique for the investigation
men – 9 km free technique for the investigation
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