Source: Langrenn.com
Twenty-five year-old Espen Harald Bjeke, a member of the Norwegian cross country national team shocked himself, coaches, team-mates and the person responsible for testing at the Norwegian High level sport center (toppidrettsenteret), Erlend Hem, when they Thursday last week did a MaxV02 test.
, where he had the second fastest time on the second longest uphill leg. He made big improvement last winter and his best World Cup result was fourth in Estland. His best previous O2 test was 85 Ml from 2-3 years ago. His liter volume also improved by one liter.</p>
<p>– It’s clear that this test reflects the results from the winter and the progress I have made, says an always in good mood and joking Espen Harald Bjeke</p>
<p><i>Editors comment:<br />
We are not sure at what time of year Bjorn Daehlie was tested to 96 milliliter, but testing this high/setting records in early May seems unusual. Most athletes would normally have their highest values at the start of the season or ideally mid-season at championship time. It’s unclear what Bjerke has done for training and racing following the end of the World Cup season, but most skiers typically tapers off on both volume and intensity at this time of year. This could make you feel good, but not raise your O2. It would have been interesting to know what Bjerke’s O2 was two month ago. Was it 97-100? What will we see in the future?<br />
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