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Back problems force stop – season over for Vittozzi

The Italian Lisa Vittozzi won the World Cup last season. This one has mostly been about misery.

Back problems force stop – season over for Vittozzi

Öberg's competitor to miss several competitions

Cross-country skiing star Lisa Vittozzi missed the premiere competitions in Kontiolax, Finland, due to back problems. The message was that the Italian, who last season won the total World Cup, was aiming to make her season debut during the second competition weekend in Austrian Hochfilzen next weekend.

Öberg's competitor to miss several competitions

Back problems stop Italian star

The Swedish biathlon stars avoid the competition from World Cup winner Lisa Vittozzi in the premiere in Kontiolax, Finland, which starts next weekend. The Italian has back problems and has been forced to reduce her training over the past few weeks, writes the International Biathlon Federation.

Back problems stop Italian star