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New series: “They Were Meant to Become the World’s Best”
Podme is sharing the first episode of VG’s new documentary series “They Were Meant to Become the World’s Best.” They played for Norway — but what has happened since, and where are they now?
"I thought I was just sore"
As an active child, Niels was diagnosed with a condition his parents had never heard of. The solution turned out to be a complete change in his diet. — "At first, I just thought I was really sore, low on the left side of my back." Source: NRK
"I felt so helpless"
Hanne felt powerless when Iver (18) never seemed to recover. Each time he had hope of improvement, the symptoms returned. When the turning point finally came, his mother was left with a deep sense of guilt. Source: NRK
Low Energy Availability Leads to Poorer Performance and More Injuries
New guidelines for the syndrome Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Athletes who participate in weight-sensitive sports are considered to be at increased risk of developing REDs.
