Helene Marie Fossesholm Wraps Up Season Early

Helene Marie Fossesholm Wraps Up Season Early

Helene Marie Fossesholm has made the decision to conclude her competition season earlier than planned, emphasizing the need for rest and recovery. At just 20 years old, this talented Norwegian cross-country skier has already made a name for herself, winning two gold medals at the Junior World Championships two years ago and being a key member of the Norwegian women's team that captured gold at the World Championships in Oberstdorf.

The season began promisingly for Fossesholm, with a commendable fourth-place finish in the 10km race at Lillehammer in early December. However, her subsequent performances did not meet expectations. In her last race before the Olympics, she finished 33rd in the 10km event at the Tour de Ski held in Val di Fiemme.

During the Winter Olympics, she participated in only one individual event, ranking 18th in the skiathlon. Geir Andre Rogn, her coach, highlighted that Fossesholm had exerted herself too much during the summer and fall months, which negatively affected her fitness levels. He underscored the importance of taking a substantial break to allow her body to recover fully before embarking on her preseason training once again.

Fossesholm's choice to step back for the remainder of the season is a pivotal moment in her young career, as she aims to return even stronger for future competitions.