Swedish skiing star Frida Karlsson revealed a surprising aspect of her training routine that shocked her Norwegian counterparts, Johannes Klæbo and Emil Iversen, during their joint preparations in Italy before the Olympics. During a light-hearted conversation, Karlsson mentioned her plan to go home and enjoy some wine with her meals, a statement that left the Norwegian athletes stunned, as they were accustomed to a more stringent regimen focused on healthy foods like broccoli and kombucha in the lead-up to the Olympic games.

Despite the notable differences in their pre-Olympic routines, both Karlsson and the Norwegian athletes attained remarkable successes at the Games. Karlsson secured two gold medals and one silver, while Klæbo achieved a stunning six gold medals, and Iversen added a gold and a bronze to his tally. This outcome raises interesting discussions about the varying approaches to training and preparation among elite athletes, and how individual choices can still lead to high achievements.

Karlsson has previously shared that she doesn’t follow the usual strict routines and often maintains her performance by allowing herself some flexibility, such as enjoying wine. This more relaxed approach contrasts sharply with the rigorous training standards that some athletes adhere to, suggesting that there might be multiple paths to Olympic success.