http://fasterskier.com/2009/12/khazova-claims-first-victory-renner-25th-arritola-34th/ FasterSkier: Cross-Country Ski, Biathlon, and Nordic Combined Racing, Training and News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:10:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://fasterskier.com/2009/12/khazova-claims-first-victory-renner-25th-arritola-34th/comment-page-1/#comment-1018 genegold Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:30:46 +0000 http://fasterskier.com/?p=68672#comment-1018 Glad to see Smigun back at the top. I’ve always found her approach to racing and recovery sensible, taking breaks during the season on Egyptian beaches and spending recovery time on Florida ones. She had one unfortunate break several years ago, as I recall: she was set up to train in the off season with Bente Skari, who was at the time the only skier consistently defeating her, only to have the plug pulled when Skari decided to retire. By coincidence, Skari was TD today, no doubt appreciating Smigun’s return to the podium. Glad to see Smigun back at the top. I’ve always found her approach to racing and recovery sensible, taking breaks during the season on Egyptian beaches and spending recovery time on Florida ones. She had one unfortunate break several years ago, as I recall: she was set up to train in the off season with Bente Skari, who was at the time the only skier consistently defeating her, only to have the plug pulled when Skari decided to retire. By coincidence, Skari was TD today, no doubt appreciating Smigun’s return to the podium.

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