Olsson’s fear: I do not like it do not – Aftonbladet

Falun. Johan Olsson, 34, hopes that the body holds for the season’s first big race.

But medal chances might rain away.

– There may be grounds before. I do not like it, he said.

Johan Olsson’s winter has been disturbed by as much injuries and illnesses that he should be hiding touted as he now steps into the World Cup. But the 34-year-old is accustomed.

Neither the 2013 or 2014 proceeded smoothly until the championships, yet he came home with three medals from the World Championships in Val di Fiemme and two from the Sochi Olympics.

Facing High

Before 15 kilometers freestyle hesitation he on the skating technique works, but the body feels after all, better than before femmilen the World Cup two years ago

– Much better. Groins, I have a little problem with still, but when I get warm, it is no big deal, he says and adds:

– What affects the ride is the muscle’s status and the heart’s ability to pump blood.

Olsson has just made a World Cup race this season. He was fifth in the dress rehearsal in Östersund before last weekend. Despite the distance and the style is the same today tones he down his chances.

– I think many others can go faster, he said.

What Olsson than saying do not seem Norwegians listen . For example, look Finn Haagen Krogh on Johan Olsson as a strong medal candidate.

‘snow up to my knees … “

The Swede suspect someone may interfere on his constant baissande, but he argue that in such cases are misunderstandings.

– I do not think they understand me correctly if so, how I am. They may not know me, I’m an incurable self-doubters, says Johan.

One thing that fattens doubt is the weather report. He has taken part of their meteorologist Thomas Mårtensson’s predictions about the weather, and according to

34-year-old reports are negative.

– For tomorrow, it looks to rain, it’s going to rain overnight, then it become sump before again, he said.

Is there Johan Before?

– No, I do not like it at freestyle. But in classic it should ideally be snow up to my knees and just saxbackar.

Learn lengthy interview with Johan Olsson this: “Unbelievable hard training required.”

13:00: Follow the race with Marcus Leifby here!