Andreas GerlachFeb 16
Augie Ray

A German biathlete says if she could give her younger self one piece of advice, it would be: "Always take a mask with you."

"FFP2 masks have become standard equipment for winter sports athletes – because they protect not only against coronavirus, but also against other infections."

"For us athletes, health is the most important thing of all, and anyone who doesn't protect themselves would simply be stupid."

You're not stupid, are you?

https://www.faz.net/aktuell/sport/olympische-winterspiele/deutsches-team/olympia-2026-warum-die-deutschen-biathleten-maske-tragen-accg-110835355.html

Olympia 2026: Warum die deutschen Biathleten Maske tragen

Weil sie oft Maske tragen, haben die deutschen Biathleten Spott über sich ergehen lassen müssen. Dabei kann der kleinste Infekt die größten Olympiaträume zunichte machen.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Feb 16 at 5:21pmWeb
Show threadjackcoleFeb 16
@augieray Also in winter covering your mouth and nose is more comfortable in more cold conditions. When I lived in -20F conditions, I tried to cover every inch of skin including glasses. Frostbite is a real possibility.
Show threadschrotthaufenFeb 16
@jackcole @augieray And it makes it much easier to breath in windy conditions.