After the World Cup round in Anterselva this week, the Norwegian biathlon team travels back to Norway to prepare for the WC in Oberhof in February. With the exception of Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen – who has created his own scheme. – I have to try to do something other than Johannes (Thingnes Bø). If there is any hope of beating him or winning a medal, I have to optimize where it is possible to optimise, he tells news. Therefore, he will remain at the top in Italy at his own expense. A plan that was made after having a chat with Ole Einar Bjørndalen. – What kind of advice did you get? – I wouldn’t call it advice. I would probably rather call it a command, replies Christiansen and grins. – Can squeeze in 20 to 30 seconds The former biathlon king, who was also known to benefit a lot from training at altitude, confirms that he came with tips. SHARES TIPS: TV 2’s biathlon expert Ole Einar Bjørndalen. Photo: Hanne Skjellum / news – He was a little unsure of what was best, so he asked a little about it. I said I “hope you’ll stay”, so you can prepare well for the WC and maybe cut 20 to 30 seconds into the course. It would have been great, and then it will be exciting in the WC for Johannes Thingnes Bø, says Bjørndalen to news. The 30-year-old is number three overall in the World Cup, after climbing with two second places in Ruhpolding. Then he came straight from several weeks in height. And even if this year’s championship does not go high above sea level, Christiansen believes this can give him that little bit extra. – I think Ole Einar is right. In Oberhof, it is very much about having a good engine, it is well documented. I notice that I get more engine and a higher gear from being in the heights and going down in the lowlands. So I invest in listening to my body and trusting that it works again, explains Christiansen. But Bjørndalen also comes with a small caveat. FAST: Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen has really picked up speed on the track this season. Photo: Matthias Schrader / AP – It is a bit of a question whether he hits the right sessions, and now he is in such good shape. But he has a good grasp of what he is doing now, after good experience from the top. Second fastest For Christiansen, he has put in extra altitude training since before the corona pandemic, and this season only the aforementioned Thingnes Bø is faster than him on the course. – I have taken big steps in bad conditions, in slush. I’m not the type to dominate in loose conditions, and always go fast when it’s hard and the surface responds, conditions most similar to asphalt. Now I’m better when it’s snowing or raining, and when it’s only Johannes who has gone faster, then it’s all over, he says. BEHIND: Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen took two second places in Ruhpolding. Both days behind the superb Johannes Thingnes Bø. Photo: CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP The biathlete from Geilo admits that the frustration over the lack of victories has crept in. – It is terrible. I understand that Sturla (Holm Lægreid) was frustrated before Christmas. Now it looks like I’m doing the same thing. I know I’ve been close on several occasions and had the opportunity, so I’m annoyed on my own behalf that I haven’t been able to do it. Watch World Cup biathlon from Anterselva on news 1 Sunday from 11:45 (women’s relay) and 2.30 (men’s relay).
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