MOSCOW, Jan 28 Two-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Norwegian Simen Kruger hopes recover from the coronavirus and take part in the 50 km marathon race, which will be held on February 19, the penultimate day of the Beijing Olympics. According to Italian law, Kruger will have to serve 10 days of quarantine in a hotel room in Seiser Alm, where he was caught by the news of the infection. The skier plans to install an exercise bike there to keep fit. I will be able to participate at best. Everything else will be too soon.» The Norwegian team will hold the place for Kruger until 2-3 February. This is the deadline for entering a reserve skier in his place.
