Cross-Country Skiing: Jens Burman's Words about the Nightmare: 'Fantastic'

Cross-Country Skiing: Jens Burman’s Words about the Nightmare: 'Fantastic'

Jens Burman’s day was ruined by a fall during the skiathlon at the World Championships with just three kilometers completed.

• "It’s just terrible!" he stated to SVT.

Upon reaching the stadium, he crashed, losing both a ski and a pole.

• "I was just lying there, and then it was over," he reflected.

Having to compete without a complete set, he expressed that initially it felt hopeless:

• "I thought it was over for me, really. There isn’t much you can do in that situation."

Ultimately, Burman finished in 51st place, 3 minutes 40 seconds behind the leaders. Despite the disappointment, he remains committed to continue training and competing in Trondheim.

• "Absolutely, I’ll keep striving for success," remarked Burman after the race.

In the race, William Poromaa placed eighth, Edvin Anger came in 14th, while Calle Halfvarsson finished 18th.

For more on the World Championships, visit Skid-VM 2025.

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