Astrid Jacobsen in serious condition

Sigh of relief for all lovers of cross-country skiing: Astrid Jacobsen, fall disastrously against a pylon during the 30 km of Oslo, is in serious condition.

Sunday 9 March 2014 2 minutes reading time

The twenty-seven Norwegian after about eight kilometers of the race he lost control of the skis downhill, past the protective nets and crashing into a pylon, the only obstacle present in that part of the track, fortunately protected properly. Rushed to the hospital, Jacobsen suffering from a concussion and several contusions to the head, shoulder and hip, but his condition would not be worrying. "He has a concussion, but is expected to return home soon." With these words, Britt Uhrenholdt Jacobsen, Astrid's mother and doctor, therefore reassured the thousands of fans who had trembled in knowing what happened. For the family this 2014 Jacobsen began dramatically since last February 7 was missing brother Sten Anders. For Astrid Jacobsen suffered what is today the latest episode of a career to say the least unfortunate, without which he could become a worthy rival Marit Bjoergen. Not even the fact vent'enne won gold in the sprint world in Sapporo in 2007, then to undergo a series of illnesses and injuries such that only this summer was finally declared in place and ready to play a season at the highest level. And the results obtained on all the second place in the Tour de Ski with the stage win in Cortina-Dobbiaco and third place currently occupied in the overall standings of the World Cup, prove it.

Jacopo Barbieri

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