“Health is the most important thing”: Røiseland postpones comeback

As the Norwegian association announced on Monday, the three-time Beijing Olympic champion will not start the World Cup season until January at the earliest. But even that is not yet certain.

“My body is still not where it should be and health is ultimately the most important thing. My focus is on being strong at the World Cup and I have to take the time I need for that,” said the 31-year-old, who has not been able to compete in competitions for months. “My focus is on being strong at the World Cup and I have to take the time I need for that” Marte Olsbu Røiseland Røiseland was infected with the coronavirus in March and then repeatedly complained about various ailments before she also developed shingles during preparation in September. The infection seemed to be over, but then there was a setback and she had to take a complete break for several weeks.

Norway's biathlon stars are still missing Two-time Olympic champion Tiril Eckhoff (32) is also taking a break due to the long-term effects of her corona infection indefinitely and will also be missing from the upcoming World Cups this week in Hochfilzen/Austria and then in Annecy/France.

“We don’t want to take any risks now, the body is on the mend, but we want to have Marte in the best possible shape for the World Cup,” said Norwegian coach Sverre Huber-Kaas, referring to the World Championships from 8 to 19. February 2023 in Oberhof, Thuringia. The eleven-time world champion Røiseland has been one of the most successful biathletes ever in recent years. She is married to Sverre Olsbu Røiseland, who has been working as a coach for the German women's team since the spring.

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“Health is the most important thing”: Røiseland postpones comeback

Biathlon overall World Cup winner Marte Olsbu Røiseland is also out for the rest of the year.

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