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Petter Northug was interviewed by the Swedish newspaper Expressen. As always, the Norwegian championship is not trivial and indeed the ticket price, especially when it comes to its sentimental situation, its future after the withdrawal and rival Calle Halfvarsson who challenged him openly.
Tuesday 29 August 2017 6 minutes reading time
First of all we are talking about Therese Johaug's sentence ... "I find it unfair. Especially if I think of Therese's human situation. He lost a year, where he lived with enormous pressure on him, and in the end he was told he would have to skip another season and with it the Olympic Games. Really heavy. "
In Sweden, however, many think that the sentence is correct. "I know and I can understand this point of view. In such a situation, why should Swedish or Finnish people give solidarity to a Norwegian? "
Let's say it happened to you, who have disqualified you for two years. What would you have done? Would you continue your career, or not? "I do not know. Only by being Therese can you understand what you are trying to do. It is not said that the reaction is the same for everyone. "
After the ruling, some have called Norway "a nation of cheaters". Does not that make you angry? "Do not even mention it! Do you have any idea what has been said about my account over the years? Such a sentence does not touch me either! "
Let's talk about the future. Last season for you was disastrous. You have not even collected a medal at the World Cup and have not won any races. Did this difficult winter make you doubt about your skills? "No. I am convinced that by training well and remaining healthy, I can still be the best of all. Last year it just went wrong, but I'm sure we can go back to top. Also, can I be frank? "
You are welcome. "I do not care about getting 34 degrees. The only reason I'm still competing is because I want to win. What motivates me is the fight with the opponents. If I'm still here, it's because I'm convinced I can stand up. "
About opponents, do you have anything to say to Calle Halfvarsson after he said he was stronger than you and Sundby? "What I had to say I already wrote about Instagram. It's a clown. I have nothing else to add. "
Looking to the long-term future, in January, he was 32 years old. What about PyeongChang will be your last Olympics? "Let's put it that way. There are so many things to happen because I'm on the road to the Beijing edition 2022 "
How will your life be in five years? "I have no idea"
Come on, did not you ever think about what to do after retiring? "No, really! Do you see that jar of flowers over there in the lobby of the hotel? Ask this question how to do it to that plant, you would have the same answer. "
All right, then let's talk about your private life. They describe you as a bachelor of gold. It's really like this? "It depends on the person you ask. If you ask my mom will tell you that I have a girl, if you ask me my dad will tell you that I am single. "
We are asking you. "Ah well, then I'm single."
Why is Petter Northug not having a stable relationship? "Because it travels too much. As long as I'm an athlete in business, a lot of time is spent on the journey. For example, in September I will be away a month. It's hard to find room for a woman. "
Do not you miss the couple's life? "Let's say I'm really enjoying the athlete's life. When this is over, I will try something totally different. "
So a week after your retirement ... "A week after my retirement on Norwegian television there will be my custom version of 'The farmer looking for wife'".
Petter, one last question. This is Calle Halfvarsson. "We feel"
Imagine this winter becoming the King of the Olympic Games and winning the Absolute World Cup, what to do ... "I retire. instantly "
Are you serious? "Yes, 100%"
How many options do you think this really can happen? "Very few. Football is a sport where everything can happen. In cross-country skiing it is more difficult. With Calle then? Naaaah! "
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