Live Talk with Annika Malacinski
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But in the end, the result of the press conference was just a big shock for the whole Nordic Combined family.
“It was a crazy meeting,” says Malacinski. “Everything was so quick and I was like ‘What just happened’? When it came clear that they denied us, I was just shocked and rushed to the bathroom where I sobbed for hours.”
The emotional video that the young athlete shared on her social channels during these minutes went around the world.
Today her helplessness at the time has turned into action. “In the weeks after the decision I was contemplating what to do with my life now, because everything revolves around the Olympics in the US – sponsoring, funding, recognition! But at some point, I asked myself, why am I so hung up on one event that happens every four years when I still have World Cups and World Championships to attend? Now, I just want to enjoy and love my sport and fight for what’s right.”
The complete live talk, including Malacinski’s personal song request, which will be added to the exclusive Nordic Combined Athletes playlist on Spotify in the coming months, is available as a reel on the official FIS Nordic Combined Instagram account.
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