Recent content by kingjr

Long sprint again from Girmay. Good stuff.

In other words, this video has got nothing whatsoever to do with doping in athletics?

Brian Holm? Thanks, a good laugh is always appreciated

I think it's because it's boring rather than uncomfortable.

I believe I heard some sports scientist say on a German podcast the other day that people tend to push their biggest W/kg numbers on climbs of 5-8%. As in measured, not estimated.

The roads in Mallorca are very slippery.

Well, I'll be!

No fractures, just bruises on his left elbow and forearm and on his right lower leg. Worlds apparently not at risk. https://sporza.be/nl/2026/01/24/-wk-lijkt-niet-in-gevaar-te-komen-team-deelt-geruststellende-update-over-joran-wyseure-na-zware-valpartij-in-maasmechelen~1769264061567/

There aren't many distance races where only a Russian (or only Bolshunov) would beat Klæbo and not a Norwegian as well.

Certainly, he says as much himself. But I don't believe it would have made a difference. The number of races he wouldn't have won solely due to Bolshunov is tiny.

Is he? He seems quite a thoughtful character off the tracks, not unpleasant at all. I wouldn't want to judge somebody too harshly from their behaviour at peak adrenaline, or immediately after.

Best skier ever. No question about it.

That wasn't my point

He was really good, unlucky for him that he became a pro at perhaps the worst possible moment in the sport

I'm keeping my eye on Tannheimer