Overview
- Katharina Hennig Dotzler said she is definitely against women racing 50 kilometers at the Olympics, calling the policy change “Gleichmacherei.”
- She argued the distance alignment does not reflect women’s biology and different strengths and said she does not view shorter races as discriminatory.
- Hennig Dotzler urged reconsideration of the rule but reported that FIS told athletes the decision will not be changed.
- The first Olympic women’s 50km is scheduled for Sunday in Val di Fiemme, with coverage on ZDF and Eurosport.
- She confirmed it will be the last Olympic race of her career and outlined her fueling plan, including taking cola late in the race; teammate Katherine Sauerbrey is also entered.