Marit Bjrgen won the Fair Play award Maecenas

Prestigious award for the most large cross-country skier of all time, winning in Castiglion Fiorentino with the Fair Play Award in the category of Maecenas' Character Myth. "

Thursday 24 July 2014 3 minutes reading time

Bjoergen got this award after being voted on by an international jury for its work ethic and great sportsmanship and solidarity demonstrated throughout his career. These are the words of the six-time Olympic champion: "It is a great honor to receive an award as well prestigious. I very much appreciate being recognized for my fair play. Cross-country skiing is an individual sport, but I would not be where I am today without the support of my teammates. I am proud to be part of a strong team with great team spirit, where we celebrate the success of anyone and we support each other. " This comment instead of Erik RÃ¸ste, president of the Norwegian federation: "Marit Bjoergen is For several years a model for the athletes, but especially for children and young people in general. You a generous person on and off the field of competition and the sport is in an excellent manner. The fact that it is receiving this international award shows that his attitude goes far beyond the borders of Norway. " The Maecenas Fair Play award, now in its eighteenth edition, is recognition a little known but highly significant if it is true that Bjoergen were awarded in addition to several world class athletes and not able to prevail also for their behavior. They were in fact present champions of the caliber of Nicholas Campriani (shooting), Daniele Molmenti (kayak), Anastasia Davydova (synchronized swimming), Sasha Danilovich (basketball), Claudia Bokel and Valerio Aspromonte (fencing). Awarded to surprise Christof Innerhofer testimonial of the event along with Igor Cassina and Eleonora Lo Bianco, in the category of Fair Play. The event, followed by the cameras of Rai Sport, will airing this Thursday evening July 24 to 21 hours on Rai Sport 1.

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