Mona Brorsson Discusses Stina Nilsson's Biathlon Journey

Mona Brorsson Reflects on Stina Nilsson's Biathlon Career
Stina Nilsson’s transition to biathlon hasn't led to the monumental success many had anticipated. Yet, SVT's new expert, Mona Brorsson, views her former teammate through a different lens. "She never performed poorly, which I think is a significant misconception," Brorsson states, challenging the narrative that portrays Nilsson's biathlon career as lacking.

At 31, Nilsson retired her rifle last summer, concluding a biathlon career described by SVT expert Björn Ferry as a "great failure." However, Brorsson takes a more positive stance, applauding Nilsson’s journey instead.

"I believe she has much to be proud of. What she has accomplished is incredibly courageous and offers a guiding light for those intrigued by biathlon. Her experience also underscores the sport’s complexities and the considerable challenges it presents," she explains.

Now, Nilsson is turning her focus to long-distance skiing, with Brorsson closely observing her former teammate's exciting debut at the Klarälvsloppet. "We've already witnessed just a glimpse of her potential in long-distance skiing. This discipline is going to suit her perfectly," Brorsson predicts.

Looking ahead, the Winter Studio season kicks off on November 16, while the long-distance cup is set to commence on December 13 in Bad Gastein, Austria.