Shooting the lights out in the World Cup: deep looks in drawn faces
The high performance density in the Cross-Country World Cup demands full commitment from the pros right up to the finish line. The pictures shortly after the end of the race could not be more different: As if nothing had happened, some of the racers answer questions shortly after crossing the finish line, others are calm but marked by the exertions. But many racers fight to the last centimeter and literally shoot their lights out in the process. The pain that such efforts entail can be seen and even felt on their faces. It seems as if a void shoots through the exhausted bodies, some of which lie lifeless in the target area - like fallen warriors after a battle. But only a few minutes later, they are laughing again. The following weekend, all the racers are back on the starting line, the pain forgotten and hungry to give their all for a personal best or a podium finish - to the point of total exhaustion.
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