Maren Skjoeld surprises everyone: after being excluded from the national team, the Norwegian announces her retirement

At just 26 years old, the slalomist says goodbye after a difficult season and bitterness for not having been included in the federal cadres. "It was no longer worth it."

Wednesday 3 June 2020 2 minutes reading time

After Nina Haver-Loeseth, Norway loses another rapid gates specialist. Maren Skjoeld decided to say enough with the competitive spirit, definitely surprising given that we are talking about a 26-year-old athlete who, although with some injuries that compromised his performance in the last year, still seemed to have the possibility to return to the top. The exclusion from the national teams that took place a few weeks ago and commented with disbelief by the direct interested party was devastating for her; after reflections on the case, Skjoeld announced the withdrawal today. “It wasn't an easy decision, but I don't know how much it was worth to continue after what happened. I thought for a long time, but I decided to open a new chapter in my life by leaving skiing. It was a privilege to be part of it "; concluded the Norwegian, then moving on to the due thanks for those who have joined her in the white circus in recent years, where she has touched on at least one podium in the World Cup on occasion. The best result of his career will in fact remain 4th in the parallel slalom of Courchevel in December 2017 (to beat her in the final for 3rd place was Irene Curtoni), seasoned by 5th in the city event in Oslo a year later and by the same placement in Levi's slalom.

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