Climbing technology is spreading: "Stupid unless you do it" – Sports

Last winter, young Norwegians invaded the summits of the world with advanced technology on the slopes. There is certainly nothing new to use a jump technique in the races, to be less dependent on the slope of the skis. But Johannes Høsflot Klæbo reached a new level with leg lifts so high that he was approaching a normal pace.

The World Cup champion in Ruka, Finland, last weekend, showed that many skiers have learned lessons. In the sprint, there was more than ever a blockage of the last slope towards the stadium.

I've seen a lot of tracks on the slopes, this is new this year compared to last year. It's cool to see it, and it makes me even better and focuses on the details if I can beat them, "said Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.

They can copy it, but I will try to get a leg up on them all the time.

Missed the victory

In Ruka, it was also clear that no one had yet mastered the technology, as was the Norwegian, who lost only Russian Alexander Bolsjunov, winner of the race. But many Swedes try to approach Klæbo's style.

Well, you'll be allowed to do it when it goes so fast. I think I have taken technical measures this year and hope to show it later, "said Oskar Svensson.

But there is another pattern of movement on some things that he does in chess. It takes a while before you can go very fast with this technique. It is not enough to copy directly, you can take a few small lines that suit you.

On the side of the lady, it is not yet common to resort to a jump technique so pronounced. But Stina Nilsson has already tested it in training last winter and the young runners try to apply it even more.

Yes, I do, "said Moa Lundgren.

I notice that it's good for good. But you should say it too. I do not think we (the ladies) really took care of it. But as in this hill (in Ruka), it was really that you had to go out and cut. And running is faster.

No new trix

Teodor Peterson leaves the leap to others, even though he sees great benefits as he does not necessarily have to depend on a fortune.

I can run, but for me it will not be faster. You may be able to train more.

Then I think Klæbo was gone very fast without this race too, but obviously, it's a way to continue with less fasting, that's his advantage.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo certainly gives a reassuring message to the competitors. It will not turn to new revolutions in the field of ski technology in the near future.

I do not have any new surprises. But I will try to follow my business. And I hope that they are not running so fast that they can hit me, says Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.