– My God, there has been a lot of thought that has gone into this. Without a doubt, says Ragnhild Mowinckel to news. It has been a week since the 31-year-old received the shocking news that she was disqualified from the giant slalom race in Sölden because large amounts of fluoride were found under her skis. In recent days, both Skiforbundet and the ski manufacturer Head have been hunting for answers, and on Thursday the message came that the high fluoride values came from a tool that was used to prepare the skis. Head now confirms to news that the equipment in question is a grease cap, which is used to plug wax into the sun on the ski. BEFORE THE DISK WAS: Here is Mowinckel pictured before the disk in Sölden, Photo: Alessandro Trovati / AP – What do you think that it is a cork that is the reason for the disk? – That is what I find most frustrating in this case. Why should a contaminated tool be enough for a disqualification? In this case, it has already been proven that what is lubricated on the ski from my lubricant is fluorine-free lubrication. Then I think it’s sad that you have a system that doesn’t take that into account, she replies, and continues: – It’s not forbidden wax that has been used, but everything that has been near or away from fluorine becomes taken for. For my part, it seems very unfair. Håpar Fis takes action. She believes the test system is immature and that the International Ski Federation (FIS) is taking a far too hard line when they cannot distinguish between illegally applied lubrication and cases where equipment has been used that is “contaminated” by fluorine. – If you are going to implement a new system, it must be fair for all parties. With a new system, there are often many childhood illnesses. The challenges I see with childhood diseases must be solved before we implement a new system. As of now, it is not possible to distinguish between contaminated equipment and someone who has accidentally applied fluoride. I am left with a feeling that the system is not quite right, she says. news has submitted the criticism to Fis, but has not received a reply. She now hopes that Fis will take action. The alpinist estimates that a test machine costs around NOK 300,000, and she fears that only the richest ski manufacturers and confederations will be allowed to use the machines in the preparations. – Or could it have been done on Fis’s part? For example, by having a machine start. Then you have a chance to rule out such things happening. Then you can already know before the start that “oh, here you have found fluorine” and thus do something about it. But as of now there are no other options than when you reach the finish line, she says. IN TEARS: Mowinckel cried and wiped away tears after the message came. Ski manufacturer: – More than disappointing Mowinckel’s ski manufacturer has taken action and purchased two test machines that are identical to the machines used by Fis. Head’s race director, Rainer Salzgeber, hopes to have it in place already in three weeks. He tells of a demanding week. – You can say that the last week has been more than disappointing. We didn’t expect a problem at all. All the testing before the race was without problems. This has affected us a lot – we have talked more about Mowinckel’s skis than Lara Gut-Behrami’s victory in Sölden, says Salzgeber to news. HEAD MANAGER: Rainer Salzgeber. Photo: Martine Sørhus / news The Austrian is clear that Head takes full responsibility for the crash that happened during the break in the giant slalom race. When asked if they will compensate Mowinckel after the mistake, he replies: – We have not discussed the details. We’ll see if it becomes necessary. Let’s hope the season goes as expected. It may be that we will discuss this in the long term. The main character himself is not concerned with being compensated. She cares most that it won’t happen again. At the same time, she expresses great gratitude for the support she has received from both colleagues and fans in recent days. – Almost everyone points out that it is not my fault. I am only the consequence of that. It is very pleasant that no one claims that I have tried to cheat. It is very important to me, says Mowinckel.
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