Nino Schurter looks back on a long career, and he talks about the right balance between training and recovery as an elementary key to success: "Two recovery practices are fundamental and must be implemented specifically: good nutrition and enough sleep! There are of course many more recovery techniques. But if you don't eat properly and don't get enough sleep, it's all to no avail."

When asked about the cancellation of the Olympics, Schurter says: "It is indeed devastating. As an athlete, I'm used to adapting to changing conditions. It's like in a race when you get a flat tire. You then have the choice of giving up or making the best of it. In the current situation, I will carry on positively with everything I have."

Schurter views the fact that the entire racing circus is at a standstill as follows: "It's very positive for me to be home with my family more. I'm actually enjoying the fact that my life is a bit slower at the moment after many hectic years with a full racing calendar. It's also very scenic at home, so it's really a blessing to be here more."