Johaug sympathizes with Karlsson: - Very sad to hear

Originally published in Eurosport on October 25, 2024

In response to news regarding Frida Karlsson's injuries, Therese Johaug expressed her sadness. Johaug stated, "Oh no," upon hearing the announcement from the Swedish ski federation about Karlsson's struggles. Karlsson has experienced physical setbacks and will be opting for alternative training on the Spanish island of Tenerife instead of joining her teammates in Italy for training sessions. Johaug commented, "It is very sad to hear... it is not fun to see others struggle during this time of the training season. It's when you should be optimizing your preparation for the winter." Johaug also noted that many athletes have faced injuries in the buildup to competitions but emphasized that there is still time for Karlsson to recover before the championships in March.