The Olympic Partners Are Together Again: 'We Haven't Argued'
Norwegian skaters Aurora Løvås and Sander Eitrem, who are dating, discuss their close relationship as they prepare for their events at the Olympics without any conflicts.
Aurora Løvås, aged 20, shares that she has reunited with her Olympic partner, Sander Eitrem, 24, following a brief separation that arose after Eitrem fell ill post his 10,000-meter race. Løvås felt that the time apart allowed her to focus more on her own Olympic preparations, particularly as she gears up for the 1500 meter race. The couple is spending much of their Olympic experience closely together, training and competing just days apart from one another in their respective events.
Despite the pressures of Olympic competition, Løvås reflects positively on their relationship, noting how living and traveling together typically does not lead to conflicts. They have endured a year of living closely, often traveling about 200 days a year for competitions, and she expresses surprise that they have not had any significant arguments. Their ability to maintain harmony while being in such close quarters has been a pleasant revelation for the young couple.
As both athletes prepare for the 1500-meter events, with Eitrem competing first followed by Løvås, their mutual support seems to bolster their Olympic aspirations. The couple's experience illustrates the unique challenges and rewards of balancing a competitive sports career with a personal relationship, especially during high-stakes events like the Olympics.