Swedish debutant reaches big air final at Olympics
Olympic debutant Martin Nordqvist surprised in Italy and made it to the big-air final. The 22-year-old was surprised. "Absolutely unbelievable," he said.
SportsOlympic debutant Martin Nordqvist surprised in Italy and made it to the big-air final. The 22-year-old was surprised. "Absolutely unbelievable," he said.
SportsWith his ski pants and helmet, Henrik Harlaut, who had been out with a concussion, was back on the slopes in Livigno. The freeskier, who won bronze four years ago, is nearing a comeback.
SportsThey lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February. "Now I'm on my way," Harlaut says. He has had major injury problems.
SportsThe performance wasn't enough to make it to the final. But Henrik Harlaut was still quite pleased after his first World Cup competition in three years. It was really great, actually, he tells skidor.com
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