Teresa Stadlober: “Social life is on hold for a few months”

Austrian cross-country star Teresa Stadlober spoke with the Kronen Zeitung in the lead-up to the FIS Cross-Country World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland.

She explained that her Olympic-season preparation included two test races in Muonio, Finland, and that the coming weeks will be focused entirely on top-level competition. In a candid reflection, Stadlober said that her social life effectively goes on hold for a few months while she targets peak form and results on the World Cup circuit.

Looking ahead to the winter, she outlined her goals for the Olympic season, her motivations for pushing through the heavy training and travel schedule, and also mentioned plans for a wedding. The interview presents a portrait of an athlete balancing personal milestones with the demands of international competition.