Monday, Nov 6, 2023
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Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, is perhaps the most pioneering skier right now. Combining traditional and long-distance skiing has created a hectic schedule for the Norwegian veteran. Crossing the finish line in the upcoming weekend’s Birkebeinerrennet, Øyre Slind will have done 224 kilometers of ski racing over two weeks. An unmatched and groundbreaking distance for a competitive skier.
Coaches and rivals are impressed by Astrid Øyre Slind’s colossal capacity. Today’s 30km race will be the third distance event in the World Championships for Øyre Slind. It will also be the start of an intense two-day journey that will end up in Mora at the finish line of Vasaloppet on Sunday.
Four sponsors are providing a private flight for Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, after the 30km race at the World Championships next Saturday so that the World Championships medalist can get to Sälen in time for Vasaloppet the following day.
The Norwegian athlete thought she was too old for traditional cross-country skiing ten years ago and switched to long-distance skiing. Yesterday, the 35-year-old won the bronze medal in her World Championships debut.
Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, will hopefully start the 30km race in Planica, Slovenia, at noon on Saturday, March 4, and Vasaloppet in Sälen, Sweden, at 8:00 on Sunday, March 5. Is it possible?
Astrid Øyre Slind won Sunday’s Prato Piazza Mountain Challenge, but she also aims for the World Championships in Planica. Now Astrid chose to miss one of the Grand Classics to aim for the World Championships.
The Pro Tour skier athlete, currently racing at the Tour de Ski, impresses the rivals and international media.
Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, will combine the Beitostølen World Cup and the Ski Classics Bad Gastein Criterium this weekend.
The Pro Tour athlete Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, was the fastest in yesterday’s 10km freestyle race for women, day two of the Norwegian Cup premiere.
As part of the preparations for the Norwegian start of the season at Beitostølen, Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, will race at the Sjusjøen Super Criterium on November 12.
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