A Scientific Perspective on Reducing Ski-Snow Friction to Improve Performance in Olympic Cross-Country Skiing, the Biathlon and Nordic Combined

Of the medals awarded at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, 24% were for events involving cross-country skiing, the biathlon and Nordic combined. Although much research has focused on physiological and biomechanical characteristics that determine success in these sports, considerably less is yet k...

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Main Authors: Andreas Almqvist, Barbara Pellegrini, Nina Lintzén, Nazanin Emami, H-C Holmberg, Roland Larsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.844883/full