Jakov Fak Announces Good News on His Birthday: Continuing His Career

Slovenian biathlete Jakov Fak has decided to continue his professional career, signaling his strong motivation for the upcoming season. The two-time world champion and two-time Olympic medalist shared the news on his birthday, stating he is "very motivated for further work."

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very motivated for further work.

Fak is actively training in nature, reflecting on how to enhance his physical performance for the next winter season. "It's always like this, if you are not satisfied with the results, you have to look for your reserves," he wrote on Facebook. He is particularly enthusiastic about collaborating with Armin Auchentaller, the new head coach of the biathlon team, and believes their partnership will yield good results. He also sees this as an opportunity to improve his Italian language skills.

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It's always like this, if you are not satisfied with the results, you have to look for your reserves.

Despite persistent knee injury issues, Fak competed in the recent Olympic Games, achieving his best result in the pursuit race (14th place). He did not want his career to end under such circumstances, and his condition has since improved. "And now I am not thinking about how it will be in a few months, I am going from day to day, focusing on training and regular testing at the Faculty of Sport, as it is very important to monitor the development of recovery after the injury and knee arthroscopy," he explained.

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I think that with Armin, we can cooperate excellently and it will bring good results.

Fak, who is 39 years old, is committed to his training regimen and closely monitors his recovery process. His decision to continue his career reflects his dedication to the sport and his ambition to remain competitive.

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And now I am not thinking about how it will be in a few months, I am going from day to day, focusing on training and regular testing at the Faculty of Sport, as it is very important to monitor the development of recovery after the injury and knee arthroscopy.