Equipment Testing
At the 2026 winter olympics in lago di tesero, italy, norwegian equipment testers are logging far more miles on cross-country skis than the competing athletes. Retired racers mats iversen and pål trøan aune test waxes and grinds by skiing dozens of laps daily on a small track. Their work ensures norway's skis perform optimally, contributing to successes like johannes hosflot klaebo's gold medals.
Reported by AI
Anthony Kim, who returned to professional golf after a 12-year hiatus, approaches equipment testing in an old-school manner focused on feel rather than modern data. On GOLF's Fully Equipped podcast, Johnny Wunder describes how Kim evaluates gear without relying on launch monitors or numbers. This method has contributed to Kim's recent success on LIV Golf.