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Petter Northug has admitted that he was driving his Audi involved in a serious accident last night. And, aggravating, it was in a state of intoxication.
Monday 5 May 2014 3 minutes reading time
This is the statement issued by the Norwegian champion: "I would like to express deep regret for what happened. I am very disappointed by what I did, but I said openly to the police how things went. I know to be an example for many young people and I recognize that you have not acted as a model should. I apologize to all those I have disappointed, I want to learn from this situation in order to grow as a person. This could be the biggest race hard in my life, but I'm willing to bet on the victory. " Following Northug has refugee in a locality Secret to think back to what happened.
The fact is also been commented by the Norwegian Fedarazione, ready to forgive his more great talent: "It is very unfortunate what happened was that Petter to the whole movement of cross country skiing. The team, however, the contact to support it and we are ready to forgive. "
Even the sponsors of Northug intervened in its support, as evidenced by the words of sociologist and expert in this field Trond Blindheim: "Petter has broken the rules of the road, and you should not act so when it is a model for many. However I do not think the sponsors to withdraw, we have had in the past that involved former politicians and parliamentarians, and have all been forgiven. Cross-country skiers and polar explorers are the most Norwegian heroes, I do not see why we must act differently, because when the season will start again the fact is forgotten. "
Outside of the consequences that could be caused within the Norwegian team, however, willing to turn a blind eye, Northug, depending on the alcohol present in his blood at the time of the accident, faces up to a year in prison.
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