McSweyn (27) had his big breakthrough last year, when he fought many even duels against Jakob Ingebrigtsen. He did not win any of them, but helped to speed up many races – and set a very strong personal 1500-meter record of 3.29.51 in Monaco. This season he has been a shadow of himself. It comes from the fact that in January he was affected by covid – of the long-lasting variety. In the end, the Australians chose to seek advice in Norway. – Yes, I was lucky to get some help from Norway’s medical apparatus. After running against Jakob in recent years, I have become quite familiar with his team as well. The medical device gave me some very good advice that I definitely think has helped me, says McSweyn to news. HELPS EVERYONE: Ove Talsnes’ competence in langcovid is not reserved for Norwegian athletes. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB – Health information – I can not say much about how I have helped McSweyn, because it is health information. But if he says that he has received help from the Norwegian health team, then I can confirm it, says national team doctor Ove Talsnes. Talsnes himself has had covid twice. The first time he struggled for almost two years. He has also followed up several Norwegian athletes who have struggled. – I have experience with covid from both sides. I have knowledge of a number of clinical issues related to covid and running, which I share if anyone asks. So it was natural to help when there was a request from the Australians, he says to news. Based on what he achieved before the World Cup, it is almost a surprise that McSweyn is ready for the final which takes place at 04.30 tonight, Norwegian time. – I’m just happy to be back, it was a tough start to the year. But hopefully I have found the form at the right time, he says. – Does not seem like the guy feels pressure The 27-year-old does not aim to threaten the Norwegian favorite, Jakob Ingebrigtsen. – I think it will be difficult. Jakob is a big favorite before the championship and it does not seem as if the guy feels pressure, so it is exciting. I love running against him, I love quarterbacks, but he’s going to be tough to beat, says McSweyn, who is full of admiration for his Norwegian rival. – He is a class guy both on and off the field. He will be difficult to beat, but I will give it a try, he says. This means that Stewart McSweyn is set on speeding up early in the race, because in a sprint he is normally without a chance against both Jakob Ingebrigtsen and several others. You can watch the World Cup final of 1500 meters on NRK1 on Wednesday night at 04.30.
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