– Rennet means an incredible amount to me. I had never thought I would be on the start here today, after that I was through in summer. I had never in my life been in such bad shape. It was desperate and VM was running. Now I sit here today and there is enormous, says Bjoerndalen at the press conference, referring to the disease that ruined summer his.
No one could do anything with the king of biathlon, Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, who in addition to shooting faultless at the shooting remained high speed track. When meant ultimately that Bjoerndalen went in to World Cup victory in Östersund.
– Gold championship is greatest, but after that I rate this as the top three, says Bjoerndalen who has a bit of a basis for comparison with their 95 World Cup victories.
He smiled when he was again in the center of the spotlight and gave hugs to supporters. He said he was overjoyed already after the recent shootings in which he filled all the targets.
– It has gone straight road after I started training. I am surprised that I am doing such a good total flows today. I thought I was going to take longer, said Bjoerndalen.
First win in over three years
It is over three years since the last Bjoerndalen won a World Cup race. Specifically, on 12 February 2012 in Kontiolahti. Then he also became the all-time oldest winner of a World Cup biathlon.
Since then, not Bjoerndalen stood top of the podium in a World Cup, before today. But he took an Olympic gold in the meantime under championship in Sochi in 2014.
– It was triggering firing 20 hits. I had not expected that I would do as well, but I know I’m in good shape, said Bjoerndalen NRK.
– I do not have many secrets. I have strong motivation. Maybe that’s the secret, continues Bjoerndalen.
SEE VIDEO: Here goes Ole Einar Bjoerndalen in to his first victory in over three years
SEE VIDEO: Here goes Ole Einar Bjoerndalen to his first victory in over three years
Was prepared VM scrapping
Before the current flows admitted Bjoerndalen that he is prepared to be scrapped ahead of the World Cup on home about the shape would not register their approaching during the season.
Much of the summer was ruined by illness. He almost had a fight against the clock to catch the season.
– I could not believe I had the chance to win after the summer. Everything is possible. Since I started training so it has gone very well, says Bjoerndalen.
Now, however, there is little doubt that Bjoerndalen already in VM mode.
Three Norwegian among top ten
Bjoerndalen won by 27 seconds down to German Simon Schempp. The German had a boom.
Emil Hegle Svendsen who has struggled with form recently revealed that he is currently on his way back with his fourth place. Lars Helge Birkeland impressed with his ninth place. Henrik L’Abée-Lund finished in 11th place Johannes Thingnes Bø on 19th-place and Tarjei Bo in 22th place with four misses.
– It is absolutely beautiful that he can cover over my whole miserable race, said Tarjei Bo.
– I begrudge him it really. He has fought against some adversity, he continued.
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