Kerkhoff was very disappointed after canceling the 5,000 meters exactly a week ago. “She’s bummed out. She was really looking forward to driving and then something like this happens. How sad can it be?”, her mother responded at the time. NH.
The prospects are a lot more positive from Milan a week later. “After expert treatment and a number of specific training sessions, Bente’s back is now doing much better. The coaches and Bente are satisfied with the recovery so far,” her mother said today. There is therefore a good chance that Kerkhoff will do the mass start.
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