Vetle Shostad Christiansen shared his thoughts on his performances at competitions and his diagnosis in an interview with 'biathlonworld.com'.
This outstanding Norwegian biathlete impressed everyone at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, where he won two medals - gold in the relay and bronze in the mass start. He also has remarkable achievements at the World Championships.
The very intention to push oneself is the wrong way: train more, improve. Instead, to improve, you should train smarter
Christiansen admits that he lives with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He said: 'You always want to do everything at the highest level, but perfection does not exist.'
Christiansen also reflects on the possibility of changing citizenship due to conflicts with the coaching staff of the Norwegian national team, which he criticized for the quality of their work.
In this interview, Vetle Shostad Christiansen candidly discusses his sporting achievements, struggles with his own demons, and potential radical changes in his life.