Burgenland's Magdalena Scherz: Off to the Cross Country World Championships in Norway!

Burgenland's Magdalena Scherz: Off to the Cross Country World Championships in Norway!

The Austrian cross-country skier Magdalena Scherz from Bruckneudorf is making headlines: from February 26th she will compete at the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, which is the highlight of her career so far. After an impressive 20th place in the sprint at the World Cup, the talented athlete secured her first World Cup qualification and thus stands out from the multitude of winter athletes. “The few winter athletes from Burgenland encourage me to become even better,” said Scherz, who was also active as a triathlete before her cross-country skiing career ORF Burgenland reported.

Scherz prepared purposefully for her World Cup debut. She will compete in both the individual sprint and the team sprint, with two athletes each running six laps. The Wiener Neustadt sports high school, where Scherz studied, played a crucial role in her development in terms of her sporting career. "I'm looking forward to the atmosphere and the support of the spectators. It will certainly be a great experience," she expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming competitions. She can look back on valuable World Cup points for her successes this season and looks to the future with confidence NOP reported.

Although her hometown of Bruckneudorf is not known for winter sports, Magdalena Scherz has proven that with hard work and commitment, dreams can come true. The upcoming competition in Norway is a unique opportunity for the young athlete to prove herself on the international stage and potentially achieve even more. Her journey from triathlon to cross-country skiing is inspiring and shows what is possible with determination and talent.