Swedish skier Gustaf Berglund expresses his shock over the sauna habits of his Swedish teammates and Norwegian skiers, particularly their decision to wear shorts or boxer shorts instead of traditional sauna attire.
Gustaf Berglund, a Swedish skier, has voiced his dismay at the sauna practices of his teammates and Norwegian competitors, who have been seen wearing boxer shorts or shorts during sauna sessions. This revelation came from images shared by fellow Swedish skiers Anton Grahn and Alvar Myhlback, along with their Norwegian counterparts, Johannes Klæbo and Emil Iversen. Berglund stresses that, contrary to the expectations around sauna tradition, this behavior is prevalent among his team, though he personally adheres to more traditional sauna etiquette of wearing only a towel.
Despite his attempts to guide his teammates toward respecting sauna culture, Berglund laments that his advice often goes unheard. He emphasizes that sauna norms dictate the removal of shorts or boxers, yet many of his fellow Swedish skiers seem oblivious to this custom. This situation has led him to question the authenticity of sauna participation amongst his teammates, suggesting that their practices do not align with traditional sauna-goer's behavior.
Berglund's commentary raises questions about the sauna etiquette among different nationalities, particularly how the Swedish perspective contrasts with Finnish sauna traditions. He expresses surprise at discovering that many Finns also do not feel a towel is necessary in the sauna. This discussion not only highlights cultural differences in sauna practices but also underlines the importance of adhering to traditional customs in communal practices like sauna bathing.
