! We
have interviewed coach Alexander Stockl about the weekend, the current flows,
what he thinks about Norway's chances in the Tour Team and asked about Bardal
achievements this season.
- It was a fantastic day yet again. Anders Bardal has won another competition
and is now the leader of the world cup. That is hard to believe but it's true.
And we are leading the team tour. I do not know if it is the best weekend ever
but is for sure one of the better ones. Everything was running the way it
should. We were well Organized, Calm, Focused and the boys were doing an
amazing job. The Younger athletes as well as the Experienced ones.
What was the expectations before the weekend? Are you surprised at the results?
- I had no special expectations for the weekend. I was Trying to work with
every athlete on the technical development and That was enough to end up in a
perfect situation. I was hoping That we were in the Competitive team event and
we would garden That results similar to Those in the past in the singles event
but ending up with a yellow bib, a team victory and victory is a single father
beyond what I expectted.
Do you think Norway can win the Team Tour?
- We have a chance ... but that's it. There are Other strong teams and we still
garden three competitions to go so everything is open. We had perfect start but
that is only the beginning.
Bardal has been very impressive this season. What makes him so good?
- I am surprised That he is so constant over such a long period now, but that shows
historical class. He has worked himself into position and That is still not
finished with improv wing historical jumping skills. His physical level is high
and he is still having this four In His eyes so I am confident That this was
not the end.
He now leads the overall World Cup, do you think he's going to win?
- The overall WC is one of the most Challenging goals but the Chances are there
as long as we continue with the work and stay in the process.
There are many new and younger jumpers who have impressed this season and this
weekend. What do you think about this?
- I am very happy with the performance of the Younger athletes. This is showing
something about the work in the b-team and also about the high potential we
have for the future. Rune Velta is finding historical constancy and slowly but
Safely. That is nice to see.
Romøren did not have the best start to the season, but have done very well
today, is he on the right track?
- Romøren has improved a lot. So now I know That it was the right decision to let Him train more at home and get to a better level. And I enjoy two see him smile again.