Marie-Therese Obst ready for javelin final in Paris 2024 Olympics, opens up about depression after EC success – Paris 2024 Olympics

– The first weeks after the medal… It was quite heavy, that is. I thought it would be more positive. Marie-Therese Obst says that after qualifying for the Olympic javelin final in Paris. The 28-year-old had her breakthrough when she won a sensational bronze during the European Championships in Rome earlier this year. It was the first Norwegian javelin medal on the women’s side in 24 years, but she acknowledges that the time after the EC cheering was heavy on lead. – I didn’t recognize my body at all, it was just heavy. The head too, it wouldn’t work together, she says to news after the javelin qualification in Paris. – It was insanely heavy, she adds. Expecting Olympic hangover Obst got better after a few weeks, but now she is dreading the Olympic hangover. Then she expects to be completely driven. – Why do you think it will be like that? – It is the biggest championship in the world. It’s not like you only work for a couple of weeks, it’s years and months. You put so much energy into it, explains the Norwegian spearhead. NERVOUS: Obst during the Olympic qualification on Wednesday. Photo: BILDBYRÅN She explains that she visualizes every day, she trains, thinks about technique, recharges physically and mentally, and then suddenly everything will be over. – After the Olympics, it’s over, and all the stress and energy you’ve spent on it will be released. – Have you made a plan for after the Olympics? – I haven’t made a plan yet, but I’m very excited to go on holiday after the Olympics. Get me far away from training and from spears to neutralize. Her heart was about to be torn out of her body, but first she will have to fight for another medal, after advancing from the qualification with a throw of 61.82 on Wednesday. – It feels great, she says with a big smile. Obst was very nervous because he was going into the fire. – I don’t think I’ve ever been so nervous before a vote. I struggled a bit to get the oat porridge in, explains the javelin thrower. It didn’t get any better when she entered the mighty Olympic arena: – Her heart was about to be ripped out of her body, she describes. Nevertheless, the Norwegian woman managed to hold on with a length that was enough for a ticket to the finals. Now she is just looking forward to enjoying herself on Saturday – and then the bang will just come. – I am so happy. Shock finish in the 1500 meters – no Norwegian medal 01:10 The super Swede with a new world record – Duplantis with a superb Olympic gold 00:55 Here the Swedish Olympic dream is shattered: – The horse was frightened – Pictures from Max 00:57 Behind the scenes: Olympic super camera takes 40,000 photos per second 01:19 Show more Published 07/08/2024, at 14.03



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