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“I’m done. I’ve always pursued my dreams and what makes me happy. But in the last few months I haven’t been happy anymore,” said the 23-year-old Norwegian at a press conference in Sölden. The trigger may have been a dispute with the Norwegian Ski Association NSF, which has strict guidelines when it comes to sponsoring athletes. Braathen won the crystal ball in the slalom for the first time last season. He won three World Cup races, including the giant slalom in Sölden 2020. He would have made the decision four weeks ago, Braathen explained. “Now I’m happy for the first time in six months and I feel free for the first time in years.”
From the archive: From 29th place to victory: Lucas Braathen wrote skiing history
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Braathen recently argued with his own association over an advertising campaign. The dispute was one of the reasons for the resignation. He modeled for the fashion brand “J. Lindberg” and apparently offended the NSF, which is equipped by “Helly Hansen”.
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