Andersson Battles Mental Barriers After Falls

Swedish cross-country skier Ebba Andersson has been addressing mental barriers that emerged after several falls during competitions. The Olympic silver medalist made involuntary jumps during the stafett in Val di Fiemme where Sweden secured silver, and fell again during the same stafett and later during the 50-kilometer race in Holmenkollen. capturengo.org

Andersson attributes these falls to a painful knee issue that has persisted. 'It is a bit unpredictable,' the reigning world champion told news agency TT. She has been working throughout the summer to regain control over her knee and overcome the mental barriers that appeared at the end of last season when she felt she lost full control.