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In a press conference staged in Ljubljana, the Slovenian champion unveiled the entire team that will follow her to return to the top after yet another injury
Tuesday 11 June 2019 3 minutes reading time
Ilka Stuhec is ready, loaded and confident that "everything is already behind us".
The gold medalist of Sankt Moritz 2017 and Are 2019 obviously refers to the kneeling collapse suffered during the descent of last February 23 in Crans Montana, which forced it to close prematurely last season, practically two weeks after conquering the downhill world historic bis.
Ilka has unveiled the last member of the staff who will lead it from next season, after the various changes already announced in the spring: with mum Darja always at her side, the most important role was chosen, namely that of the assigned head coach to an expert technician like Stefan Abplanalp. The Swiss coach, in fact, has previously led American sprinters, but also the Olympic champion Dominique Gisin and Ragnhild Mowinckel.
"We met each team member separately to make the best decisions," the Slovenian conference star said. "The last word is always up to me and I have to say that we found ourselves on the same wavelength with Stefan. He needed an experienced man like him, I'm very happy to have him by my side. "
Stuhec confirmed that the workouts are progressing best, without too much pain and alternating with physiotherapy, which will still be needed for a few weeks in an understood way, before being able to put the skis back on at the end of August. "The goal is that, I am ready for new challenges and I want to start the season already in Lake Louise form."
Abplanalp spoke of his new pupil in enthusiastic terms: "I can't wait to start working with Ilka, an exceptional skier for her desire, her aggressive style and a unique spirit. We will proceed with caution, without taking risks, convinced that the work will pay â€.
Sofia Goggia and all the other rivals are warned ...
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