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Despite the sore throat that bothered him in recent days, putting in doubt his participation in races Beitostølen the weekend, it was a Martin Johnsrud Sundby smiling and safe to appear at today's press conference, for the last meeting with reporters before his debut season.
Thursday 17 November 2016 2 minutes reading time
"I am very happy with the way my body is reacting to training and the level I have achieved," said the holder of the crystal ball, which is, however, convinced that the winter will not prove a triumphal march like the past: "I think that last season was the last in which I could stay a step ahead of others. This year I will have to contend with a very tough competition. "
Sundby has instead maintained the strictest of confidence held on preparation: "My brother Sondre was told not to talk about the work we have done, so I'll shut up. I will explain at the end of the season. I'm just saying I'm curious to see how much I have improved in the aspects on which I focused. "
Inevitable questions about the July disqualification. Sundby has admitted that the approach to the season has been different and more complex than usual, but added that he was now 100% focused on the competitions: "My only concern right now is to go fast on the skis, as for all others".
As for the 15 km tomorrow, only a few hours away from the 32 year-old Norwegian will decide whether to leave. The mild illness with which it is struggling does not seem to worry him too: "I was not much good in the week, but when the form is so good is not a problem."
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