The Austrian Ski Association has nominated a cross-country quintet for the Tour de Ski starting on December 31 in Val Müstair: Teresa Stadlober, Lisa Unterweger, Benjamin Moser, Lukas Mrkonjic and Philipp Leodolter from Hohenzell, who won his World Cup there on January 1, 2021. made its debut. The 25-year-old is confident – also because of the good preparation for the season with larger volumes and a strong focus on strength training. “I did a lot better than before.” Leodolter got a taste of World Cup air in December in Beitostölen (Northern), where he finished 50th (sprint) and 65th (10 km, both classic).
Michael Föttinger and Mika Vermeulen are giving up the Tour de Ski because they are not up to par after health problems. Teresa Stadlober, on the other hand, is in top form: “I feel good, the few days at home were also very pleasant,” said the native of Salzburg. “You shouldn’t expect miracles, the top ten is my big goal. I’ve shown in the past few years that I really like the Tour.”
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