Marit Bjørgen Opens Up About Therese Johaug's Meltdown: – Tears Were Close

Marit Bjørgen discusses her observations regarding Therese Johaug's recent emotional struggles that led to her needing to step back from training. Bjørgen, who is both a close friend and assistant coach to Johaug, noticed changes in Johaug's demeanor during a team training session. Bjørgen recounts seeing tears in Johaug's eyes, signaling that not everything was right.

Johaug, who is usually very physically resilient, admitted in a recent press conference that she had been feeling unusually exhausted and struggled to maintain her training regimen. Balancing her role as a mother with her rigorous training schedule added additional stress. Bjørgen believes that Johaug's proactive approach in recognizing and addressing her needs will prevent any long-term consequences for her performance ahead of the upcoming World Championships.

Bjørgen remains optimistic about Johaug's recovery, noting that she has a good handle on her well-being and is capable of bouncing back from tough periods.