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A few days ago Lars Berger has taken 35 years, but in spite of the age'' and the fact that it was not included in the training groups in view of the 2014-2015 season, he has no intention of skiing and rifle hanging on a nail. Indeed, said a dual purpose for the'' next winter.
Monday 12 May 2014 3 minutes reading time
The veteran Scandinavian announced that it will carry its preparation the team LeasePlan Go Team Thomas Alsgaard.
"I want to try something new, to see if I can reach a still higher level.'m Firmly convinced that this move will raise my chances of winning a medal in the 15 km skating World Cup cross-country skiing in Falun and in the sprint Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti, "said Berger.
During his career the Norwegian boasts 5 medals in the biathlon world championship, two individual silvers, 1 Olympic medal and third world championship medals in the fund, including the sensational gold in the 15 km skating in Sapporo in 2007 came in a race affected by the weather. Therefore attempt to further enhance his palmares.
"Lars the Fast" already twice is was given for finite. In 2008, after what seemed an inexorable decline as early, and in 2011, after a complicated knee surgery. But in both cases it is able to return to competitive, with results very heavy. Also in this 2014 c'' is those who consider it an old glory of the past.
As the saying goes, "'' there is no two without three" and the time may be propitious for the theme of the Phoenix is ​​the most popular. Saturday'' s Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest'' thanks to Conchita Wurst and the song "Rise like a Phoenix." For its part, Lars Berger, authentic Phoenix biathlon, goes after yet another'' s resurrection.
Obviously it will not be easy, as will snatch the pass for both events at the sound of the results, however, is a native of Levanger an expert in exploits. Who knows that in the 15 km of Falun Martin Fourcade do not find yourself with an opponent (well-known) more ...
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