Illness issues have forced several skiers to leave the Swedish cross-country national team’s altitude camp in Lavazè, Italy. Six athletes, including Jonna Sundling, have had to return home.

Illness chaos has broken out at the Swedish national team’s altitude camp in Lavazè, Italy. Moa Lundgren, Emma Ribom, Jonna Sundling, Märta Rosenberg, Evelina Crüsell, and Elin Henriksson have ended the camp early and traveled home.

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“These are mild cold symptoms, but since we have several cases, we need to be extra careful with our routines to avoid further spread within the team. We are always cautious when it comes to training camps, but we also know that the travel itself is a vulnerable environment, with airports and buses, among other things,” said national team doctor Rickard Noberius to SVT Sport.

National team coach Stefan Thomsson has also had to leave the camp due to a cold.

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Altitude Training

Many skiers use altitude training to adjust their bodies for high-elevation races, develop their resistance to fatigue, and improve their VO2max. How long should an athlete train at altitude to gain benefits, or how many days before a race should one arrive at a race venue when racing at altitude, and what can it bring to one’s performance? 

While high-altitude training may not be suitable for all, it can benefit endurance athletes when done right. 

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