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14. Mar 12:43 - amazon ;) said:

Today Schumi has his comeback in F1 today! Have a look at this race guys. Hope to see a thrilling thing. That could be st. for you christiane (well, for Axl anyway). Can't remember how long I haven't looked at a F1 race... mm, really don't know. But today I will do. At 1300 (CET), well, at this time I'll probably wide awake, haha (but not quite yet... longer brasil party last night... "Samba... dejame' :))

@christiane F1 ... think that is sth for u as a car 'freak'?
@A. Cool, you followed the SL race, haven't seen the parents' 'sweeeet' interview, schade. ;)

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14. Mar 12:04 - Slovenian girl said:

hihi, entertaining team race :) so intersting to watch two skiers at the same time, a bit different start, but really exciting, especially Olsson's start or should i say Olsson's jump over start gate :) and woow, Czech team, congrats! nice spectacle! :)

Big congrats to all skiers! Cheers! :)

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14. Mar 12:02 - Maria said:

Nation team event was exciting. Czech team was absolutely fabuolus!!!

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14. Mar 11:17 - A. (not Aksel) said:

@Amazon: I watched it, cool race, nice win for Felix he was so happy. I watched the interview with his parents on ZDF, sweeeet;-)

@All: team event is now on, new formula, pararell GS, I just started to watch it, seems like there are already quarter-finals, looks interesting and visually super cool - like pararell races in snowboard;-)

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14. Mar 05:52 - mary said:

they were reshowing the events today on two different networks. it was awesome to see so much wc skiing on tv. i almost forgot janka used to be at 130 spot at the back of the pack and season after season this kid has been knocking off wicked time and getting better and now he's number 1. it's pretty amazing. saw ligety win. saw vonn win. watching a lot of skiing was fun this year. look forward to see you later on this year. i'm watching all the other disciplines finish too. canadians are doing well. congrats to cowboy cousi too. stoked.

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14. Mar 05:31 - ikk said:

Hei Aksel, hope you enjoyed this season.
First of all, I want to say thank you for giving us a lot of excitements and joy of alpine ski though your ski races and blog.
To read and to post something nice comment on to your blog, I started to study English.
Actually, the comments on your blog are very good language text for me, they are nice!
To ski better, I started to train muscle strength, regardless of my age, ha ha!!
Have a good rest!! your must be exhaustgted.

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14. Mar 03:07 - colorado said:

Can't wait until you are back at Beaver Creek in the fall! Have a fine summer and let us know how training is going. Congratulations on all you accomplished this year and your leadership of the Norge team. Takk.

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13. Mar 21:06 - ;) said:

...sth to add.... it's just an impression of the android Lt. Commander Data ( for those who don't know that special guy), hsha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIU5tC3LAs&feature=related
it's funny...
now I am off! ;)

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13. Mar 20:38 - amazon ;) said:

Hej guys, nobody seems to be intertested in the todays SL race. 'Our' Felix won!! Cool (after his OL desaster, not suitable to remember...oweia) Nicht schlecht, nicht schlecht Herr Specht, haha. ;) Aber hatte auf Kostelic gesetzt and the upcoming 'Cowboy' Cousineau, with a great 1st run. Ok, I dare say the sole comment about the SL...mm. Do you have to add sth. gals and guys? Would be pleased if you do!

@Sharon Oh I really love your comment, It's heart-rending. :)

Now it's time to go out, it's Saturday evening and Brasil night in FRA with Capoeira (it's like dancing, haha) performances.. I'm curious about it.

Have a joyful, relaxed evening! ;)

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13. Mar 19:17 - Brenda in Hawaii said:

Aloha Aksel! (ahem) So I found this piece of paper next to your sports bag:

Recap from your things-to-do list in 2010:
3 Olympic medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) - check....
Gold medalist in the Super G - check...
Top 4 finish in the World Cup for 2010 - check & special note (will kickass in 2011)

To do:
sleep
must have brighter colors on the team pants
vacay in Miami or Hawaii

Well done, Sir Aksel...You're simply...the bestest, biggest, and brightest person around!
and you have the handsomest smile, funniest blogs, and greatest fans in the world! Yep, I'd say its a great year.

Enjoy your R&R...thanks for the inspiration. As the Mad Hatter said, "Your muchness is plenty."

p.s.
Ever think of competing in the summer Olympics? I hear London is wonderful in 2012...

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13. Mar 19:03 - Nicole said:

Thumbs up to Lars!!! You might not have finished how you wanted to, but at least you tried!

Congrats to all the athletes!!! Rest up Aksel!

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13. Mar 18:54 - fortunatecarole said:

Aksel, it has been so much fun to watch you this year! It has been a great year of alpine skiing and you've been high in the standings all year! You are inspiring! I appreciated being able to read your tweets during the Olympics and since, and BTW you are NOT too big to be beautiful. (!) Thank you for smiling at me at Beaver Creek :- ) I'm sure you don't remember. I hope to see you there next season, and on Universal Sports again too!! I already look forward to next season. Until then, have a wonderful summer! Stay safe. Aloha!

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13. Mar 17:35 - Ingvild said:

Gratulerer til Carlo Janka!
Du er uansett min favoritt Aksel, bedre lykke neste gang ;)

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13. Mar 13:25 - *I-sKi-LiKE-A-giRl* said:

*EY eY SiR* ;-D

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13. Mar 13:25 - *I-sKi-LiKE-A-giRl* said:

*EY eY SiR* ;-D

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13. Mar 12:40 - Slovenian girl said:

THUMBS UP, Aksel! :) :) Congrats! You should be very proud of your achievements in this season, as well as in the past seasons, just keep on doing good work that you enjoy a lot. And yes, we all would like to see you in the sweet pic here.. yes.. no.. maybe?! hehe :)

Be well & have fun! bye-bye :)

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13. Mar 12:21 - Nicoletta, Zurich (Switzerland) said:

Hi Aksel

Cheer up Aksel, you do not return with bare hands !!!

Several medals and the 4th in the Gesamtweltcup! That's not nothing. Don't forget you have been first in the Gesamtweltcup in 2007 and 2009 !!

A hunderstel of a second, a little moment can dicide, and you are out of the game.

This year was the year of the "cold blooded" Swiss: Carlo Yanka, Didier Cuche, etc. as well as Benjamin Raich. Really hard competition.


You Aksel are definitly an equal competitor !!!!! You have got the nerves too, as well as a lot of other gifts . As I know you, you woudn't like to have light-weight competitors ... !

For 2011 every thing is open. That will be a big challenge for you !!!
Wow, that will be exiting, I am already looking forward to watch everything.

I wish you a good Spring and Summertime to relax and to be back in superbe condition (mentally and physically).


Enjoy life in any aspect. May all wishes come true for you !!


Keep in touch on your blog. In this sense here a music video to relax, also for everybody on the blog.


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLEYve7Aw_w&feature=related

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Enjoy the weekend !

Bye Nicoletta

PS:
Your webside is great! I am one of the newest fans and I finally would like to thank you very much for sharing your exiting life with all of us.

It is very nice to be one of your fans! Take care.

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13. Mar 11:29 - Angela UK said:

@ JMH

I echo what you said. I drifted away from skiing over the last couple of years and thanks to the Olympics, particularly Aksel and the Norwegian team brought be back.................so I thank them for that.

I would have missed so much otherwise!!!!!

great idea about a team photo for the blog!!

xax

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13. Mar 11:20 - JMH said:

Six podiums in a month resulting in Olympic gold, silver and bronze, and 200 plus WC points is not bad going by any standard.

There may not be any globes this year but more importantly I think the Norwegian team has done more to raise the profile of alpine skiing to a new wider audience than any other team, and brought people back who stopped watching like me. Austria, Switzerland and USA might have more resources in money and people, but I think your team ?spirit? achieved more.

- Aksel for his Olympic performances which inspired so many by going from serious injury to Olympic champion in just over 2 years. The physical and mental effort to do that i find incredible. And for once a successful sportman, who is also a good sportsman.

- Aksel and Kjetl for their ?combined? performance in the giant slalom and the associated team celebrations, bringing fun into the competition with their team spirit

- All the dancers in the MJ video, watched by millions, and making everyone laugh. I cannot imagine the Swiss or Austrians doing that a (or wanting to do that)!

I hope you now have the time to celebrate the successes of the last month, before starting to focus on next season. How about a picture of all the team, including all your support staff on you next blog?

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13. Mar 11:15 - Janet said:

It`s been ages since I have watched racing and thanks to you Aksel I stay glued to the TV now! Your racing looks effortless and strong and it looks like you are smiling while you ski! Great season and I am looking forward to the next season...;-)

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13. Mar 10:36 - Angela UK said:

@ Sharon

Really liked your comments. He really is a fantastic role model for everyone!!

xax

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13. Mar 10:34 - Angela UK said:

@Kate & Maple syrup....

That's great if there is more skiing!! More comments to look forward to then!! lol

xax

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13. Mar 10:22 - Sharon said:

Dear Aksel,
Thanks for introducing me to the highest level of skiing performance. It was not always easy waking up at 3 am east coast US to watch you race in Norway & Garmisch-PA Germany. But well worth the loss of sleep to see your expertise on the slopes, your professionalism in your sport and life and your ability to share with everyone the goodness that happens to those who believe and work hard. Sharing your website with my daughter has helped her to become a more disciplined athelete. Here's to you, the greatest. Keep being "Big" because it makes you Huge in the skiing world. Hope to see more of you on Universalsports which is how I "saw" your face every morning. I am a better person for having blogged you and followed and learned about you and your sport. Take care and God bless. I will continue to watch you and hope one day to watch you from the stands or chat with you. You will always be my "brush with greatness". Good Luck, Good Day and God Bless.

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13. Mar 05:23 - Kelley- USA said:

What a joy it has been to watch you ski this season!! I hope you get to enjoy some time off. Take care of yourself and I will be looking forward to seeing what you are up to in the off-season. You have been so humble and gracious. Congrats on a wonderful season!!!

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13. Mar 04:25 - Lisa from Miami said:

Aksel, Miami is a great place for a vacay!!! ;-)

p.s. I'm sure all your fans will agree that you're the best skiier in the world! (and you're also gracious and HOT!! ;-)

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13. Mar 03:20 - Colorado said:

Congratulations on a wonderful season - enjoy some down time and may you always remember that you are Magnificent!!! ( also an excellent song by U2) :) - great song for skiing BTW. Take care Aksel.

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13. Mar 02:25 - webster said:

cool season anyway, congratulations! have fun celebrating!

the video from the race is cool,nice to see it again.good times. thanks for posting it;-)

but not again J.'s discussion. why? does it matter? both nice people, seems that they could not be different though, but noone who does not know them would know the truth. so why talking about it anyway. it is someone's private life. Nothing personal, people, but I think what's private is private unless made public by the person interested and I wish Aksel is reasonable enough not to even consider sharing the most private stuff on the website. nothing good comes from sharing private stuff in public.
good night/nice day. Nice comments everyone;-)

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13. Mar 01:48 -

Any video of Aksel's run today? I looked on Universal Sports but all I could find was video of the 2nd runs - not of the 1st.

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13. Mar 01:42 - Kate said:

@Angela UK and @Maple Syrup

I don't think Aksel's season is quite done, as he's indicated that he is intending to do the Norwegian Champs at Narvik later this month. Plus some ski testing in Central Europe... So no rest for the weary just yet.

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13. Mar 01:23 - Pink Panther said:

So, a Swiss won the globe. I feel like breaking out in a yodel.

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13. Mar 01:05 - Buckeye Gal said:

Aksel - Great season. I am already excited for the next one.! Have a great offseason! Eat, drink be merry and work your ass off!

You guys have me hooked on winter sports! I have not been into traditional American sports since college football ended in Jan (very odd). This is perfect timing howeer. Skiing ends and now I get to watch the NCAA tourney and have a heart attack with every last minute, game winning shot. I Love Sports!.

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13. Mar 00:16 - Maple Syrup said:

oops that was my post below. Sorry.
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(='.'=)
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13. Mar 00:13 -

@Angela UK That is a great song.
How about this one? Bob Marley: "One Love" it makes me think of summer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8onbDZmAwhE&feature=related

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12. Mar 23:52 - Angela UK said:

@ maple syrup..

I feel at a loss now...............it's a long time to the next season!! lol

We've talked about great songs......how about an old rock song from Journey 'Don't Stop Believing' it seems to have made a come back here in the UK!

xax

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12. Mar 23:46 - Maple Syrup said:

Aksel, congratulations on a great season!! You rock.
Enjoy your "break". Try my favourite relaxation activity if you haven't yet: Scuba diving, preferably in warm tropical waters. Bali?

@bla Great video featuring "the train". I think you are right that was Jules. ;) She looks so cute wearing the Norway bandana and sunglasses.

Cheers

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12. Mar 23:46 - Angela UK said:

Hi Aksel

Well what can I say...!!

What a season you have had and what pleasure you have given us all..You have had a phenominal season, don't forget that you were still a contender for keeping your title right up until the end....that is an amazing achievement!!!

Sit back, reflect and enjoy ...for you have done us proud!!

Keep in touch ....we love hearing from you...lol

xax

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12. Mar 22:47 - bla said:

on youtube you can find great videos from vancouver... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9lfO6v-ooE isn´t that jules on the end with norway stuff? :DDD

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12. Mar 22:39 - Karen, south Florida said:

Congratulations on a stellar season! Though it didn't end the way I'm sure you wanted it to you performed spectacularly throughout the 09/10 season. Most important is that you didn't get hurt on the run that was dnf. Enjoy a well deserved break...lounge...soak up some warm sunshine...have fun. You are such a great example to all...the passion and excitement that you have for your competitors is refreshing...Take care, rest up, be safe. Keep smiling...it is the best one out there!. Karen

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12. Mar 22:24 - Mel said:

Over all you had a great season. I think you need a hug, a good home cooked meal & some wine or whatever you like to drink. :hug:

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12. Mar 22:07 - Nicole said:

I think Aksel is the epitome of a skiier who skis because it's his passion; not because he wants to win. My mom has always said that the true honor, pride, and privilege is wearing your country's flag and representing your people. Awards are only bonuses.

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12. Mar 22:05 - Nicole said:

Great season Aksel!!! Now, relax and enjoy the sunshine!

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12. Mar 21:58 - Mojca said:

Aksel, you just don't stop to amaze me!!!! for real!!

wow what a great season, right? congratulations for that!!!!!!!

now get some rest, you absolutely deserve it!!!! but don't forget about us, your fans, cause we love to read you blogs. :)

and remember (and i'm not the only one who thinks that:)): you are the best skier in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and there is no doubt about it!! :)))))

i hope to see you next season in Kranjska gora :))
wish you all the best!

Mojca from Slovenia

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12. Mar 21:58 - Mojca said:

Aksel, you just don't stop to amaze me!!!! for real!!

wow what a great season, right? congratulations for that!!!!!!!

now get some rest, you absolutely deserve it!!!! but don't forget about us, your fans, cause we love to read you blogs. :)

and remember (and i'm not the only one who thinks that:)): you are the best skier in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and there is no doubt about it!! :)))))

i hope to see you next season in Kranjska gora :))
wish you all the best!

Mojca from Slovenia

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12. Mar 21:54 - Nicole said:

Congratulations to Kjetil too! 6th!

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12. Mar 21:52 - Nicole said:

Congratulations to Janka!! And to all of the skiiers representing their countries and their love for the sport!!! :)

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12. Mar 21:50 - cjal said:

there's really nothing more to say here, but i do it anyway ;-)

first: congrats on a good season and outstanding olympics!
then: i admire you for your sportmanship. i wish more people in this world would have this setting.

ok...i won't bore anyone with more repititions of what is already said...

have some good times!

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12. Mar 21:32 - Andrea (Austria) said:

Aksel, I regret your turn out in your last race this season! I´m disappointed that it´s over for a long time. How can we stand this time off?????????
I know, now it`s time for holidays and I wish you good recreation and fun and - whatever!
Please let us hear about you! Thank`s for everything - you delight my world!

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12. Mar 21:30 - m said:

I know Aksel has constellation of required qualities for man. But he is only a man ;)

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12. Mar 21:22 - Lea said:

Wow, skiing season 2009/2010 was really great for you. You won 3 olympic medals, 3rd place in Super-g and 4th place in overall. That is awesome. Congrats big man, you are simply the best. My respect.
Now take a long vacation, you deserved.
Thank you for sharing your interesting blog. Take care of yourself. Keep on smiling and keep in touch with us. (-:
Looking forward to next season.

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12. Mar 21:09 - izabelle said:

Sorry you went out today Aksel, but you have had a great season this year , many
congratulations for your third place yesterday !
You are a beautiful person and yes your skiing is beautiful :))
Enjoy the weekend !

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12. Mar 21:05 - Kalenny said:

Hey Aksel, don´t worry about the race today, you are 4th of the world. You can be very proud.
You did a great job during the last weeks.
I was not interested in alpine skiing but since the Olympic games I´m a new fan. I even followed the race today in "liveticker" via internet. I never did it before!!!!!!!!!
I can´t wait the next season (maybe my english is also better next season, hi hi)
Have a good rest.

...... congrats to Kjetil, well done today........

I´m looking forward the next season and the Attacking vikings. :-)))))

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12. Mar 21:05 - Kalenny said:

Hey Aksel, don´t worry about the race today, you are 4th of the world. You can be very proud.
You did a great job during the last weeks.
I was not interested in alpine skiing but since the Olympic games I´m a new fan. I even followed the race today in "liveticker" via internet. I never did it before!!!!!!!!!
I can´t wait the next season (maybe my english is also better next season, hi hi)
Have a good rest.

...... congrats to Kjetil, well done today........

I´m looking forward the next season and the Attacking vikings. :-)))))

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12. Mar 20:56 - Mary C:-) said:

Aksel, I can't wait to hear about your off-season, spring/summer antics! You're so much fun to follow...

Congrats again to all of the wonderful sportsmen this year!

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12. Mar 20:30 - Rick New York said:

Aksel, not much I can say that hasn't already been said here. You're a heck of a skier and a gentleman. I have enjoyed watching you compete this year since the Olympics and look forward to more. Have a great off season.

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12. Mar 20:05 - Angie said:

@SB: I support every word written in your post down here..

Aksel; I have the greatest respect for you - not only as the fantastic skier you are, but also for your humble and warm personality... Hats off.

It has been a pleasure following you in the 09/10 season, and with your performances in the Olympics you have already proved what you are good for. Also very nice to see you climbing up on the podium again in Garmisch yesterday :)

Enjoy the last two days of the season and a well deserved and joyful break!
All the best for you :)

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12. Mar 19:35 - Colleen Ann Brah said:

Congrats to you for a capitol season! ....And much thanks to you Aksel, Bode, Manny, Lindsey, Ted and Maria....World Cup Alpine Skiing is a phenomenal sport I now follow. Great success to you this year in any endeavor.
p.s. 'The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.'
~ Kahlil Gibran

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12. Mar 19:31 - MB:) said:

Aksel you are really great:)

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12. Mar 19:28 - mary said:

well there's the season. you've had a great season aksel so good on ya. janka must be so stoked. he's been riding so well this whole year it's almost been unreal. congrats to him and all you guys/gals this year.

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12. Mar 19:19 - Jen said:

Rest now and reflect on all you have accomplished this season! Including getting many new fans like myself and countless others.

You are the best!

New England-US

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12. Mar 19:07 - Mira said:

@ SB (in Garmisch): I completely agree with you - I think the same!

Aksel, you are and hope you will be a great athlete, no matter what result you achieve, you are a person to adore easily!
OK, watching the race from the side can be fun and can be suffer. You felt both, I am sure!

Now, take a looooooooong break, take a rest and do the things you like beside skiing. And keep in touch with us!!

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12. Mar 18:52 - Suzanne said:

Really great to read that you're such a good sport and you almost always have some good words for your fellow skiiers!!

Congratulations for Carlo and your season will come soon I'm sure :)

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12. Mar 18:52 - mette-m. said:

Aksel congratulations for 4th place in overall ....and wish you all the best on national champ. next week !! (or whenever it is-if i messed up the dates)

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12. Mar 18:33 - Katti Anna in New York ~ said:

Ah... but what a season you've had as well.... a true Olympian!

And...now you can relax and rest....!!! FINALLY!!! Take a BIG Vacation!!!!

: )

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12. Mar 18:31 - S said:

Impressed by your comments & thoughts... as usual !
This is "Janka seanson" : he deserves it !
Hope YOUR season will come as soon as possible : )))))))))
Keep on smiling : )

And... Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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12. Mar 18:30 - swoomer said:

Aksel, you are a true gentleman and sportsman. Congrats on a fantastic season!

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12. Mar 18:20 - DeuceFourAuntieL said:

@SB (in Garmisch) ~ Nicely said ... ditto from me to ALL the Attacking Vikings ... Kudos on a great season ... Well Done Gentlemen ... Thank You for taking us along for the ride!

Now time for some well deserved R&R ... maybe somewhere WARM for a change of pace? Cheers from Oregon Fans!

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12. Mar 17:12 - Victoria :D said:

Det var synd da, og sikkert ikke det du hadde håpet på. Men, du har gjort det utrolig bra i OL! Og du er god uansett om det går dårlig den dagen og bra den andre dagen.. Du er best uansett, Aksel! :) Og det syntes MANGE andre også, husk det!

Selv de beste kan gjøre feil! ;)

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12. Mar 17:00 - dana said:

@SB(in Garmisch)

You're damn right! Nice words! I'm really touched!

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12. Mar 16:58 - Brenda in Hawaii said:

Aloha Aksel...congrats to Carlo Janka. Indeed, he gave the best run of his life.

But guess what? You're both winners because you both stayed consistent on the World Cup AND the Olympics! Of the top 4 rankings, 3 of you earned Olympic medals, 2 are gold medalists, and coming off these stats is simply amazing! It shows that champions remain consistent through all types of competition, good and bad. I'm especially impressed, though, that although the Olympics aren't counted towards the standings, all of you competed anyway and then came back to the tour and posted consistently top tier runs.

I didn't get it, about being excited for Carlo and just watching...but now I do. It wasn't just this GS course and watchin him win...it was for the whole WC season PLUS all the successes at the Olympics. light bulb for me.... You all earned it, it wasn't a walk in the park, and you still gave it everything. That's what I was hoping for in a champion.

And Kjetil...isn't he great? i'm looking forward to following him, you, and the rest of the Vikings.

I'll have to sit next to @Buckhead Baby at church. There's power in prayers, and I didn't pray hard enough for you to win....but my prayers were answered anyway because God showed us what champions are supposed to be both on and off the course. I'll roll in a few favors for next season, though, just in case....

God Bless, Aksel. You're the best in my book....

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12. Mar 16:49 - dana said:

Hi, handsome!

Don't be sad, you had a great season! You won 3 olympic medals!!! We admire you for your determination,courage,fair-play, for being such a nice person. We'll be here for you in the good times and in the bad times. Thanks God you're safe and sound!
I love your smile,so keep smiling,handsome!



@Bucura90
Cred ca ai vazut ce s-a intamplat azi,imi pare rau. Bine ca nu s-a accidentat! Imi dau seama ce-a fost in sufletul lui. Cu siguranta in sezonul urmator va fi OK. Te pup, numai bine!

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12. Mar 16:42 - Karina said:

Aksel, you had a wonderful season! I know it wasn't how you hoped to end the season, but you're still awesome!! You are so exciting and fun to watch! Thank you for being you. Have fun and relax on your time off! Take care and stay safe :o)

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12. Mar 16:34 - Teekanne said:

Congrats to your season.

i admire you for being able to be objective in this case.
sport is passion and passion normaly interferes objectivity.
that you´re able to isolate this, shows your incredible sportsmanship and the reason why you´re that popular and the perfect idol for everyone in this world.

stay the way you are! :-)

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12. Mar 16:34 - Lino said:

Next year it will give a fight by Svindal and Janka

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12. Mar 16:22 - kristint said:

Aksel du er fortsatt alpintkongen, ingen tvil om det! Janka er veldig flink, men du er bedre:-)

Synd at du kjørte ut i dag, men det går bra, bare tenk på Sven Kramer som misset i OL på 10 000 metere. Gode idrettsutøvere glemmer det og tenker videre:-) Du har hatt en fabelaktig sesong uansett!!!:-) Vi digger deg Aksel, ikke glem det!!;-)

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12. Mar 16:10 - Lory said:

Congratulations to Carlo Janka! he really is the best skier this season! I remember when you were in the same position :-) the feelings are more than great i know that! Was a great race to watch,although you went off in the 1st run! Good Luck for tomorrow i'm sure you will compete in it?

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12. Mar 16:04 - m said:

Carlo Janka, the new king has been born.
Journalists , girls, fans, sponsors...(I don't know the right order. Aksel you knows it.) are hunting him, so you can breathe a sigh of relief now.

Don?t worry you were, you are and you will be my king. I'm very devoted person.
Have a nice day and stay with us.

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12. Mar 15:58 - Mary C:-) said:

Aksel, I think it's great that you acknowledge the feeling they were going thru.. the excitement, the surreal feeling... it's nice to see you write that(because YOU know!)! The whole thing is overwhelming in a way, huh? Now, you need to go look for some springtime weather :-)

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12. Mar 15:55 - SB (in Garmisch) said:

Greatness is not always measured in medals or trophies. Greatness comes from being someone that others can respect because of his sportsmanship and sense of fair play. Even if you never win another race you would be considered one of the greats in Alpine skiing because of your attitude toward your fellow skiers. Your kind words for Carlo Janka, Erik Guay, and Kjetil Jansrud in your blog speak volumes about your character. I love how you said that watching the GS was exciting after your DNF. You could have whined about not being able to finish the race. But instead you chose to channel your disappointment into the positive act of cheering on the other skiers. We need more sportsmen like you and less who complain when things don't go their way. Your sportsmanship is a great example for both young and older people to follow.

Thank you for sharing your blog. Also thank you for a great season. Fourth place overall is super! I think next season will be very interesting with you, Benjamin Raich, Didier Cuche (I hope he's not retiring yet), and Carlo Janka all contending for the overall World Cup title. Enjoy a well-deserved rest.

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12. Mar 15:55 - Angelika said:

Lieber Aksel,
wieso bist Du so enttäuscht ? Wir hätten Dich auch gern im 2. Lauf gesehen, aber wir sind froh, dass Du Dir nicht weh getan hast. Denke dran, Du hast einen kompletten Medaillensatz aus Vancouver mit nach Hause gebracht. Du bist eine tolle Saison gefahren. Es brauch nicht unbedingt die Kristallkugel !
Es war ein sehr spannendes RTL-Rennen. Wir geben Dir recht, Carlo Janka war diese Saison 09/10 einfach der Beste. Aber bitteschön, nächste Saison ----> ANGRIFF ... und Du wirst ganz oben stehen. Vielen Dank, dass Du uns hast teilnehmen lassen an all Deinen Emotionen. Wir schätzen Deine Fairness. Wir freuen uns auf noch alle folgenden News.
Und bitte vergiß nicht: Wenn ihr "Norweger" in Südtirol seid, bitte melde Dich !!!!! Es wäre uns eine Ehre !!!! Viele Grüße an Deine Mannschaftskollegen !!
Sonnige Grüße aus Südtirol !!!!

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12. Mar 15:52 - Ingunn said:

Veldig synd at du kjørte ut i dag... Men gratulerer med en flott sesong uansett! Neste år er det din tur igjen!!! :-)

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12. Mar 15:27 - Sassy_cat said:

Well sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. But you have had a pretty great year, I am sure one you will not soon forget. And really your not losing if you are doing what you love to do.

I don't think you should feel sad about anything overall. Enjoy your time off....WE WILL MISS WATHCING YOU!!!!!!

A song for you, and it's not a good video, and some of the lyrics do not apply....but the sentiment is there just the same! It's a great song. And you are going to ride on. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsDpwb3ILxM

@christianne.......everone needs a bit every now and again ;)Hahaha

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12. Mar 15:18 - Kristel said:

Congratulations to Janka.
Congratulations to Aksel.
Great season.
Bye

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12. Mar 15:17 - justi said:

Haha, when I looked at this pic, I thought: "OMG, Carlo has a twin brother!" :)))))))))))))))

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12. Mar 15:17 - NENAD REPUBLIKA SRPSKA said:

it will be better next year.you know that you are the best,next seasone is your...have a nice rest and don't be sad.
Best regards from Jahorina and city of Pale(Bosnia and Heryegovina)

congratulations to Carlo...

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12. Mar 15:16 - bucura90 romania said:

Sorry for the end of the race, but we can not always be the brightest. Anyway stay a great sportsman (literally and figuratively) and I do always enjoy looking you, even if not always smile. Stay for me, the greatest skier of this sezon.sa enjoy every opportunity and every race that will follow. Take care of yourself so that we can enjoy more of your presence in the competitions to come. See you soon

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12. Mar 15:07 - line said:

Så du var ganske så irritert på deg selv i dag, så det vel også i øynene dine på intervjuer på nrk i går, men HVILKEN sesong. 3 OL medaljer til tross for skader. Du må være kjempefornøyd. Hatt en fantastisk attitude hele sesongen gjennom og en av våre mest reflekterte toppidrettsutøvere med en "psyke" av dimensjoner. Ta nå snart sommerferie - lad opp batteriene og hold deg skadefri så lover jeg å følge med til høsten også :-) klem

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12. Mar 14:55 - christiane said:

jesus now, stress is unhealthy....

too many words in the last comment: dunno what "and a bit once in a while" is doing in there.... OH MY GOD; THAT CAN BE MISSREAD NOW AND OH MY GOD I AM EMBARRASSED.

need tea.

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12. Mar 14:53 - Therese Belgium said:

Thanks for the graet times during the last weeks.....I admired you all,ladies and men from alpine ski !!!!
I'm a new fan and I love it.
Thanks too Aksel of course,Carlo,Benjamin,Didier,Bode,Lindsey, Maria,Anja,Tine,Julia.....

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12. Mar 14:52 - christiane said:

well done Carlo Janka - have to say, deserved winner for the season! He shot up like a rocket this winter! Fair dues to him.

Since i had to shoot of from yesterday's blog:

@bergfex - party in new York???????? ah, davon weiß ich gar nix wirklich, was hab ich n da verpaßt? Wo ist mein Ticket? Und überhaupt....

@ A - baby, the Bugatti is reserved for us 2, i am not goona abuse him as a taxi. The car would be traumatised afterwards..... And Aksel can be Girl - magnet whatever, because WE will be super MEN - magnet with that car hehe.... ;)
We have to organise somethin here....

@ Buckheadbaby - yep, i guess A. and me are the way our comments are here. that speaks for something cool ah? hehe. All i need is food and a bit once in a while and some good sense of humour and i m there ;)

@ everyone - all i can say is: you really are a real winner only if can appreciate others winning too.
Nothing more to add.

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12. Mar 14:47 - amazon ;) said:

So sorry about your DNF Axl! A german skiexpert said: "...not a typical Svindal fault, typical innerski fault, that normally happens to youngsters...that shouldn't happen to a top athlete..." oha, ;) that's a plain analyse, haha. But that's half-important. The concentration thing, mm well, don't know, you know it better. But you had nothing to fight for, that requested your whole concentration. Just speculative thinking.... The best and important thing is, now you made another new experience, you could follow the overall world-cup fighting from an outside perspective, with all your former experiences you've made as a two times overall winner. That is wow, exciting! The funniest thing at the ende of the race today: An interview with the "iceman" Janka, who get the overall WCup. About his "Iceman-Image" a reporter asked him "melts the iceman Carlo Janka today?". Beyond all questions about his skiing, he gave a strange and extra cool unemotional answer. Janka just said: "Muss mal schauen wie der Tag heute so verläuft, aber die Chancen sind sicher da." He's so funny, although he doesn't want to be funny. Think he can't be amusing, if he wants to be, haha. He's for me as a adroid in skiing and in (public) behaviour. He reminds me of 'Mr. Data', a Star Trek Enterprise figure, who/that (?) aspires after humanity behaviour and feeling... an interesing and kind of weird protagonist ;)

What about these two 'Iceman' pics? Is that a new pic riddle for us? The right one is the original, the left one the faulty. How many faults are in it? 6, 10... :) Think Axl, you are fall (a bit) for that cool man... But blessedly you are still the complete opposite ladd, haha. :))

@Jansrud Och, so close, but far from 'heaven'! ;). But loved your runs. Well, In the 2nd you treated the skis too severely, too much willing, too much wanting?! ;) Gratulerer Kjetil! You really had a good season, expecially in GS. Oh ja, the man of the second runs. ;)

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12. Mar 14:35 - justi said:

Btw: Poor Benni, he is 2nd in overall again...

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12. Mar 14:27 - T said:

Uff - det gikk vel ikke helt veien i dag, det var leit. Men det kommer flere sjanser! Det er vel snart "sommerferie" for deg også - hva skal vi andre (vanlige dødelige) gjøre da? Håper du legger ut noen bilder så vi kan følge med på ditt blide åsyn!
Fortsatt, Stor klem

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12. Mar 14:26 - justi said:

Congratulations to Carlo "Iceman"!

Axl, I'm so sorry... But don't worry, for us you are and you will be the best skier of the world!

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12. Mar 14:16 - gordana said:

Last post is mine.

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12. Mar 14:16 -

@buckheadbaby I have nothing to add to these words...he's simply the best in every way.

Congrats to Janka...so young and already winer of overall WC. I'm not sorry for Benni, he was just not good enough, you can't do anything about that. He can try again next year but I hope Aksel will win next year.

@Aksel have a great summer, good training and zero injurys.

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12. Mar 14:15 - Mac said:

Aksel, congratulation on your season, and thank you for sharing bits of your life with us and for showing us what it good sportsmanship means. You show such respect, excitement, and love for your sport and your fellow athletes/friends. I appreciate that, in a world where those who make it all about themselves tend to grab attention. Hope you get to rest and relax for a bit and continue to share with us through the blog.

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12. Mar 14:06 - Cricket said:

@buckheadbaby said it best! Aksel, you are amazing. Thank you for your sportsmanship. In this world of "bigger is better" and "winning is everything", it's very refreshing to see an athlete actually get pleasure from seeing a friend win. Good on you!

I can't wait to read more of what you get up to in the off season.

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12. Mar 13:39 - Kira said:

Janka was great, I'm happy he won :DD
but this note... this is why we like you so much, you are pretty special guy. all the best Aksel :*

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12. Mar 13:36 - MG said:

@any angel
It's on your comment to my comment refering to your comment on the previous entry :), but I may as well post it here : just THANK YOU for the words you find in your heart to give the others. And your attitude is infectuous too :))) Really glad I've made your indirect acquaintance on this blog.

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12. Mar 13:32 - luna said:

Congratulation to Janka...As a Swissgirl I'm very happy to see him winning:-) he had a great season!

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12. Mar 13:26 - Anne said:

Utrolig kjipt å se at innerskien tok deg i dag, men gratulerer med en fin plass sammenlagt! Klapp deg selv på skulderen, len deg tilbake og bare smiiiil!
Vært kult å følge med på det norske laget denne sessongen. OL var spesielt! Takk for god underholdning og takk for fin blogg som gjør at man nesten føler at man er på rennene selvom man sitter mange mil unna! Var på Kvitfjell og heiet som bare det. Det blir fler anledninger til å heie stemmen av seg.

Looking forward to next season!!!

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12. Mar 13:21 - Maria said:

I feel sorry for Benni but he has Marlies and this is much more than the overall World-cup.

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12. Mar 13:19 - Kelly said:

Just glancing through the overall standings (...such a long list of 150 players!), and placing 4th in the WORLD is an amazing feat. It's great to see you ending the season healthy and happy. Congrats Aksel! Celebrate well! :)

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12. Mar 13:16 -

Everything is so as it should be.. :-) Now, you can have time for a deserved rest and for taking in all of the moments of this ski season :-) It was great and exceptional for you for sure and there are still goals which can be achvieved in the next season as well :-)

take care
T.

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12. Mar 13:16 - Emilie said:

Allikevel er du Aksel (som Freia)...Ingen over...ingen ved siden av :-) Go'klem!

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12. Mar 13:15 - MG said:

@Buckheadbaby...Atlgal USA

Fine words! But precisely, the point is that the world is actually in the process of becoming a much better place to live, because Aksel's attitude to life is infectuous :))) And also, because we're all of us tied together by the good thoughts which we actually adress to each other. That's how the earth still turns round, I think, despite all that is disgusting in it, but let's not talk about that.

@Aksel
I think you're now warm enough, but you'll soon get hot as on a sunnybeach with all the warm words you keep getting :)))

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12. Mar 13:12 - Kristen ~ PA said:

Congrats to Carlo Janka...as for you, what else can I say but "THANK YOU" for an outstanding 09/10 season, I've enjoyed the insight and prosepective through your eyes. You have shown true sportsmanship throughout and that is what makes you a champion in my book. Looking forward to continuing the journey with you for a long time. xoxo

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12. Mar 13:11 - medusa said:

Aksel, first of all, congrats for your excellent season! It was bad that you fell out, but you did your job. Kudos to Janka for being so extremely good during the whole 09/10 and finally congrats to Ted Ligety for the deserved small crystal globe! Amazing race, exciting finals in Garmisch as well as the whole season! Can't wait for tomorrow's slalom...
All the best :-)

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12. Mar 13:11 - Kaori said:

You were the best skier during Olympics! ;)

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12. Mar 13:09 - A. said:

well, good for the competition and the races themselves that different people win;-), and overall WC being 23 is a great achievement. The next seasons will be certainly interesting. AS much as I am happy for Carlo (actually predicted the win;-), poor Benni is again second! On the other hand, he should be proud that even if he does not win the overall (again), he is the world cup overall podium for so many consecutive years.

I did not see the races themselves, what happened in the 1st run that Aksel dnf'ed? anyway, It happens, its skiing, so I would not worry. It is important to have a short memory for some cases, soon some free time to rest and the next season in the sight.

bye!

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12. Mar 13:08 - Lise said:

Du er best uansett Aksel!!!:-D

men gratulerer til Carlo Janka!

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12. Mar 13:05 - MG (here in France, even not thinking of Moscow that much) said:

@ Aksel
Dear Aksel, may be I shouldn't tell you the following, cause we're all equal humans regardless of our achievements, but on the other hand, why not, it's good to say good words, and it's good to receive them... So, I mean, I'm feeling so happy observing your reactions on whatever happens to you or to your mateskiers, to see the God's light which is shining so bright in you. You're so BLOODY right in your behaviour (it's your own superlative, isn't it?) May God give you forces and all the possibilities to do everything what you would like to do, and may He make you feel happy. Impossible not to smile happily just thinking about you.
And yes, good work Carlo, let's be cheerful for him, that's his day. Maybe it'll all melt his ice a little bit ;-)

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12. Mar 13:03 - Buckheadbaby...Atlgal USA said:

Aksel, you wonder why people think so much of you? Re-read this last entry and you will see why. :) To be able to stand on the sidelines and find a race you went out on exciting is a true testament to your competative, resilient spirit. If all of us could have that outlook on life and the hand it deals us, this world would be a much better place to live.

Thank you for this blog and allowing us to experience life and the sport of skiing through your eyes.

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12. Mar 13:03 - *I-ski-like-a-girl* said:

Sorry Aksel, but still, you're great...

Congratulation Carlo Janka...there's nothing more to say :-D

SWISS GUYS ROCK!

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12. Mar 13:02 - A-S said:

Congratulation to Carla Janka! Next year, Aksel ;)