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During the slalom race in Gurgl, Austria, the TV viewers got close to the Swiss while he drifted with somewhat surprising anticipation. The picture showed that the alpinist got something similar to a glue stick or lip balm in one nostril, and “sniffed” into each nostril once. – Yes, yes, yes … It’s the classic, that, replies Atle Lie McGrath and smiles when news shows a picture of the situation. Because what Zenhäusern does is known in the environment. – Makes a lot of noise It is rare to see this being used on the alpine slopes. But the slightly unusual object is used by several top athletes. – It’s just smelling salt, and Zenhäusern is completely wild. He hums and roars at the start and takes smelling salts to get up to speed, so he’s quite fat, says McGrath. – But he is very tiring to start around because he makes so much noise. But everyone must be allowed to do their thing, even if he is one of the most extreme. COULDN’T USE: For McGrath, smelling salt becomes a little too much of a good thing for himself. Photo: Anders Boine Verstad / news He explains that it is often more common in sports such as weightlifting, rather than alpine skiing. So the smelling salt trick is not one way for everyone – at least not for McGrath. – I could never use it, because for me alpine skiing is a sport where you have to be more balanced. But he certainly needs it to get to the level he mentally feels he needs to be in order to drive fast. Only he uses it, says McGrath. – Would not recommend it What does the research say? Lars Haugvad previously worked at Olympiatoppen. He now works as a manual therapist and physical trainer. Among other things, with the national snowboard team and racing car driver Dennis Hauger. He says that from what he knows of studies on the use of “smelling salt”, it has shown little to no effect on better performance in sports. – Studies show that it produces effects such as increasing heart rate, blood pressure and the subjective feeling of being “on”, but that it does not necessarily have any performance-enhancing effect, says Haugvad and continued: – As of now, I would not recommend it for performance in athletes. But those who use it may seek to become more awake, which the product is said to contribute to. Zenhäusern’s sniffing did not produce huge results, as he finished last in the final round in Gurgl, 3.57 seconds behind the winner Clément Noël. It went better with McGrath, who came in 3rd place. The technique is causing a stir: – Must reconsider 00:37 Here he is pushed off the barrier: – Scandal 00:48 Here the shoulder is dislocated 00:15 Sent the competitor straight off the track: – So dramatic 00:54 Show more Published 25.11 .2024, at 10.54



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