Liv Grete was born on July 7, 1974 near Bergen. The youngest of the three daughters of Knut and Oddrun Shelbraid began sports ski career from 4th place in the Holdhus Cup in 1980. In 1987, she was unrivaled in the Western Norwegian Cup: she scored a double. Then she was seriously involved in football. However, preference was given to winter sports when she received an invitation from the new biathlon school in Geilo to enroll in studies and training. Liv Grete studied with Od Einar Bjoerndalen under the guidance of Odd Lirhus (coach of the Norwegian women's team from 2003 to 2006).

The debut in the national team took place in 1995, at the same time she won the first medal of the Norwegian championship - silver in the sprint. In 1997, the first individual gold was won. At the moment, Liv Grete is the owner of the largest number of gold medals in the Norwegian Championship - 13 medals.

In 1998, at the World Cup in Ruhpolding, Liv Grete climbed the podium for the first time in her career, taking second place in the 15 km race. The first victory came in 1999 in Oberhof, where Liv Grete won the sprint. During her career, she rose to the highest step of the podium 22 times, became second 15 times and third third 9 times. Ranked second for two years in a row overall standings World Cup (2000/2001, 2001/2002), once took the Big Crystal Globe (2003/2004).

Liv Grete has competed in three Olympic Games. In Nagano'98, she entered the relay team that won bronze. In Salt Lake City'02, the Norwegian biathletes won silver, and Liv Grete took second place in the 15 km race - the first in the history of the Norwegian women's biathlon personal Olympic medal. The Olympic Games'06 brought no medals to the Norwegian.

Liv Grete is one of the most titled biathletes in Norway, she has 8 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the World Championships. The debut world championship was Ruhpolding'96 and 7th place in the sprint. World Cup '00 in Holmenkollen brought Liv Grete two medals of the highest value: gold in the sprint and mass start. It was after that championship that she became a national favorite. At the World Cup'01 in Pokljuka, Liv Grete became the first biathlete to climb the podium in all individual races. In Oberhof'04, she won 4 gold medals out of 5 possible - this happened for the first time in the history of women's biathlon.

Before the start of the last stage of the 2005-2006 season in Holmenkollen, Liv Grete announced her retirement.

In May 2000, Liv Grete married French biathlete Rafael Poiret. However, after a long and seemingly happy marriage, in July 2013 the legendary couple announced their divorce; continue to raise their daughters together: Emma (born January 27, 2003), Anna (born January 10, 2007) and Lena (born October 10, 2008).

Liv Grete is an expert commentator for the Norwegian TV channel NRK and has worked for biathlon races in Norway as well as for the World Championships.

Rafael and Liv Gret Poiret, sport-express.ru

After talking with the Poiret spouses, the correspondent of "SE Internet" assures that in big sport there is a place for crazy love.

Their story goes against many rules and refutes dozens of theories. The famous married couple Rafael and Liv Gret Poiret proves by their example that in big sport there is not only rivalry and not only the strongest survives there, but also the madly in love athlete inspired by his feelings.

MOM - AT WORK, DAD - AT HOME

Wearing black tight pants and a blue jacket, she walks briskly through Ruhpolding, home of the 2012 Biathlon World Championships. Nodding amiably at the smiles of passers-by, Liv Gret Poiret hurries to the teleconference. In 5 minutes she has an interview with a famous Norwegian biathlete Tarjeem Be. She is confident, beautiful and knows exactly what to do and how to do it.

After 20 minutes of work, she removes the microphone and smiles friendly at those around her. I manage to ask the great Norwegian biathlete only about one thing, but the most important:

- Liv, where is your husband Rafael?

- (Laughs.) We exchanged roles for a while. I work, and he sits at home with the children. I really wanted to visit Ruhpolding.

"THE SHE HAS HAPPENED UP TO ME. WHAT TO DO WITH HER NOW?"

At the beginning of the century, the romantic relationship between the famous French biathlete Rafael Poiret and the Norwegian beauty Liv Gret Skjelbreid, who is not inferior to anyone on the track, began breaking news biathlon world. Poiret first drew attention to future spouse even at the 1992 World Cup, but he was too shy to approach her, and the charming Norwegian had enough fans without him.

This is true, he did not interest me at all then, - Liv Gret laughs loudly. - And 4 years later we started dating. I don't even know how it happened. I guess I just became interested in him.

What are you thinking? Rafael interrupts her. - Crushed me up to my ears. Guess I still can't get rid of it. I just felt sorry for the poor girl suffering from love, so I live with her. (Rafael bursts into laughter.)

The stormy romance that began among the athletes was as difficult to hide as an awl in a bag. Their relationship became public property after the 2000 World Cup, when the lovers celebrated their victories with a passionate public kiss.

I think that love… Well… Maybe I will say a banal thing, but this is the relationship that we have with Liv Gret. At least she is my ideal. I am fire and she is water. I know one thing for sure: it takes time to find yourself and your love. I found mine, says Poiret.

A few months later they got married and Liv Gret Skielbraid became Madame Poiret. And on January 27, 2003, she gave her husband a daughter, Emma.

A child is the best that a person is capable of, says Monsieur Poiret. - I am not annoyed by children's crying and the fact that I often do not get enough sleep. But every day I see the happy eyes of my wife, and this is the best reward for me!

FAMILY VICTORIES

A year after the birth of her daughter, the Norwegian gained excellent physical shape and spent perhaps her most successful season, becoming the winner of the World Cup and four-time world champion in Oberhof. Before her, none of the Norwegian biathletes achieved such results. Rafael, who twice climbed to the highest step of the podium, did not lose his face at this championship.

After such a triumph, the Frenchman and Norwegian began to be called "Team Poiret". But it was by no means a journalistic find. Under this name, the biathlon family settled in one of the small hotels near Oberhof.

The couple, contrary to all the rules, lived separately from the Norwegian and French teams, and during the day they even went out for a walk together, together with little Emma, ​​on whose hat there were two flags - Norwegian and French, of course. In an interview at the successful World Championship for them, Liv Gret explained how they managed to win every possible title:

I just rooted for Rafael, and he rooted for me. We real family so that's why we won.

FAMILIES FIRST

However, few people manage to successfully combine family life, raising children and big sport. You always have to sacrifice something. Someone chooses separation for nine months a year from relatives and friends, while someone prefers the family. Liv Gret chose the latter. After an unsuccessful performance at the Games in Turin, she decided to say goodbye to the sport, arguing her decision with the desire to give her daughter a real childhood.

I had it, - said the Norwegian. - This is a wonderful period. I have earned the right to be a happy mom and see my child grow.

Her husband was not long in coming either. In an unequal battle, family values ​​prevailed over biathlon. As if in gratitude to her husband, Liv Gret soon gave birth to Anna, and at the end of 2008, Lena. "Brides for the three sons of Ricco Gross," the fans joked.

NEW LIFE

After graduation sports career spouses are not lost. Liv Gret has become a sports commentator on Norwegian television, as well as the marketing director of a major advertising project. Rafael also could not completely break with biathlon and began working as a coach. At first, he shocked the French when, in tandem with Olympic champion Egilem Eland took over as shooting coach for the Norwegian junior team. However, as it turned out later, for Poiret himself, such a decision was not at all strange.

I love helping people, I rarely refuse anyone, says Poiret. - Athletes are selfish. Never share your secrets with anyone. Now I don’t have to prove anything to anyone, so I’m happy to help athletes from different countries. I am not a nationalist, I am a man of the world.

In confirmation of these words, after finishing work with Norwegian juniors, Poiret began to help the big stars of the world biathlon. So, in the 2011/12 season, he corrected Be's shooting, and this year he advises German Miriam Gessner. But without prejudice to the main work. Now Monsieur Poiret spends all his time working with the Belarusian men's team, whose head coach he became at the end of the 2011/12 season. According to the Frenchman, this work for him is both a pleasure and a challenge.

A SPOON OF TAR

In an ideal, it would seem, family life spouses had one unpleasant moment that excited the public. AT last days In 2009, Poiret had an accident while riding an ATV near his home. The eight-time world champion underwent the most difficult 12-hour operation and then rather slowly recovered. There was no threat to life, but, according to Liv Gret, it was one of the most difficult periods of her life. And yet, the Norwegian kept saying only one thing: "My husband is strong, he can handle it ... We are a family. And we will overcome everything."

A new job, a beloved woman ... Now only one thing is missing in the life of the great Frenchman. Translation of Maria Alexandrova interview with Dagbladet Pluss.

“This is where we first met.

Embracing Anne Tynes, Raphael heads towards Festplassen Square in Bergen. He is dressed in a light light sweater, has stubble on his face, and a scar on his neck that resembles a scorpion's tail. He points to the Contra bar.

We spent a lot of time talking that evening and found that we had a lot in common.

Anna nods.

“Rafael is not what I imagined before. My impression from the TV screen was that he was stern and serious, but now the energy is in full swing in him and he is full of crazy ideas.

Least expected

It's been almost two years since they met, when they both just ended a previous relationship. They stop at a crossroads and see the rays of the sun pierce the heavy clouds over Bergen. Rafael looks at Anne the way only the French do.

“I met Anna when I least expected it. And just when you needed it.

Eight years ago, he ended his biathlon career after 44 World Cup victories and 19 World Championship and Olympic medals. Then he had to endure several dramatic events.

In 2009, he was within a hair's breadth of being paralyzed after an ATV accident. He went through a 12-hour operation, and the doctors said it was a miracle that everything worked out.

Rafael Poiret: "I thought I was going to die"

In 2013, he found his father - 34 years have passed since the day when his father left Rafael at the age of 4. In the same year, there was a break with his wife Liv-Grete Poiret, from the marriage with which he has three children - Emma (12), Anna (8) and Lena (6). He went from being protected in a sports environment to difficult life in the real world.

– A lot has happened in recent years, and it was not easy and simple. But I managed to resist the stress and learned a lot. I got to know myself better and found peace,” he says.

Childhood without a father

The accident is forgotten, he was most glad that the then two-year-old Anna, who was sitting behind, was not injured. Divorce from Liv-Grete was not easy, but they cooperate well in everything that concerns children. And the father who left his home in Rive, in the south of France, and never came back?

“I felt like I was missing something because I grew up without a father. It made me a good biathlete because I had to fight every day. Life has been a constant battle.

In a series of NRK broadcasts, he learned the story of his father, found out that he was wanted and fled to New Zealand, where he married twice before he died in 2011. In the TV program, Rafael met with his father's wives, friends and acquaintances.

It was good to know the truth about him. I received answers to questions that I had been asking myself for 34 years.

He takes a piece of the sandwich from the plate. We are sitting in a cafe in the city center.

I am a very open and sensitive person. After the program about my father came out, I meet so many people who share their problems and want to talk about it. It makes an impression.

Have you considered returning home to France?

- No never. In Norway I have Good friends, I like the local culture, my children are Norwegian. On paper they are half French, but I think of them as Norwegian. And now I met Anna. So no, I never thought of going back to France.

Happening

For nine months he sat at home. No job, no future. A newly divorced and world-weary biathlon coach. The two-year contract with the Belarusian national team was terminated after the first year of work.

– I wanted new challenges, to plunge into a new environment. And I needed more time for children, I wanted to become a real father.

The challenge he was looking for came into his life by chance, but just in time: Aker Solutions offered a job in the North Sea as a laborer. And now he is laying cables and repairing things here and there, participating in a project that will last until February 2016.

- Luck smiled at me, I ended up in right place at the right time. It's a full-time job from 7 am to 7 pm, 12 hours of hard work. But this is a unique environment. I have never had to be in such working conditions, I feel very comfortable. But…

He smiles.

– I remember the first day. It was in November, pitch darkness, I was sitting in a helicopter on the way to the oil platform. Searchlights, all sorts of units, insane noise. Then I thought, "What have I done?"

Two weeks after four

In addition to work, he plays bandy, squash and goes to gym. He works in shifts - two weeks after four.

- When I am free, the children live with me for 15 days. The rest of the time I want to spend with Anna. We don't get to be together that often, but we talk a lot on the phone. And not a day goes by without a conversation or a text message.

“Yes, we are real teenagers,” Anne laughs, and then speaks seriously.

Raphael is very kind and takes good care of me.

They both have three children, two of whom celebrate their birthday on August 9 - his eldest daughter and her eldest daughter were born on the same day.

We also have many similar memories from childhood. Anne also grew up without a father. And we are both lions, impulsive and sensitive. And we have the same sense of humor, says Rafael.

They are laughing. Then, without saying a word, Anna shows a sparkling diamond ring on her finger.

- Are you going to get married?

They nod. They look at each other.

“We are engaged, but we haven’t decided on a date yet,” Anne says.

“It was important to make an offer to show Anna that I have serious intentions,” Rafael says.

We have many children and we bought a ski cottage in Myrkdalen. Two recent years I was able to become myself ... Finally.

- Do the kids get along?

– Yes, we have already traveled to Myrkdalen several times – there is enough space for everyone. We will be one big family,” Anne says.

Walking pleasure

Trips to Myrkdalen show that Rafael and Anne still do not agree on everything. She likes slalom more, she doesn't like classic cross-country skiing.

“She hates when something doesn’t work out for her,” Rafael says.

“It’s an easy ride for you to overtake me on skis,” Anne says.

– No, I no longer have a competitive spirit. When I ski now, alone or not, I just enjoy. I can ride my bike just to see nature and not look at the clock. This is good.

From the first day it was clear to Rafael: he did not want to hide the relationship.

“We are very… naturell.” I kept saying that I don't want to hide the fact that we are together. Hiding behind dark glasses on the street is not for me.

– For me, anonymity was a little more important, but now everything is in order. We are no longer 18 years old, but 40, - says Anna.

Life is good

40 is a magic number. Last year, Rafael celebrated his 40th birthday in Bergen. This summer it's Anna's turn - the anniversary will take place in Bordeaux, with a visit to a winery and a party with a few good friends.

“Now we only need one thing,” Rafael says.

“Since childhood, I have moved a lot from place to place. He was constantly on the road as a biathlete, then divorced. Now I want to find a place where I will be comfortable and calm. I still live in Holansdalen, but Anne and I have a common project - to find a place in Bergen. Soon.

Mountains rise on the horizon, two birds land on the square like two tiny planes. Raphael and Anna are standing under a cherry blossom tree, hugging each other.

She needs to get back to work, he's going to town.

When you get home, cook dinner for me. Pleeease,” Rafael says, kissing Anna goodbye.

He watches her go and then returns to the intersection to continue on.

“Now life is good. I often repeat that I am unlucky in the game, but lucky in life, says Rafael.

On last Saturday in Raubichi “Race of Legends” from biathlon celebrities rippled in the eyes. Sven Fischer, Michael Greis, Ricco Gross... And for women, one of the brightest stars was a NorwegianLiv Grete Poiret - eight-time world champion and ex-wife of the equally famous Frenchman Rafael Poiret.

He, as we remember, managed to train the men's team of Belarus. Liv-Grete, also known by her maiden name Shelbrade, retired in 2006. Now the Scandinavian is already 41, but she is still charming, attractive and very smiling. In Raubichi, the participants of the “Race of Legends” program was scheduled by the minute, and it was not so easy to make a detailed interview with one of them. However, Poiret kindly gave the PB correspondent a quarter of an hour.

- What emotions did you experience while participating in the “Race of Legends”?
- Oh, this is very fun and funny! The competitions themselves were held in an interesting fight, it was exciting. But the main thing is to meet old friends, with those with whom in the past they performed together for more than one season and just had a good time.

Do you rarely see them now?
- Yes, almost never. Some have not met for ten years - since she ended her career. And some people left biathlon even earlier, so they didn’t meet even longer. For example, Galina Kukleva - I don’t even remember when we last time seen each other. Well, the more pleasant it is to talk in Raubichi!

- How did you feel while rollerskiing?
- To be honest, I have already lost the habit of them. Over the past ten years, I got up on roller skates three or four times, no more. Maybe that's why my speed left much to be desired. However, this is understandable. Now I don’t have the same body, not the same muscles as in the seasons of active performances. However, the body remembers everything. Therefore, we continue to willingly participate in such competitions.

- Were you upset that you didn't win any of the Raubichi races?
- No, what are you. Of course, it's always nice to win, but the current competitions are more like a show and a meeting with old friends. At the same time, in the super sprint, I was close to first place, so I performed well. True, Florence Baverel-Robert was even faster, so congratulations to her!

- How do you like the organization and atmosphere of the "Race of Legends"?
- This is something incredible! It's nice to see that so many people came to Raubichi to see us. Very good. Therefore, I would like to thank Daria Domracheva, who invited us to Belarus. Thanks to her, I experienced wonderful emotions.

- Is this your first time in our country?
Yes, I have never come before. I liked Belarus - you can feel that there are great people here.

Your ex-husband Rafael Poiret coached the Belarusian men's team several years ago. Did he talk about his experience?
- Even quite a lot - about races, conditions for training. I remember Rafael also stressed that there are many good people in Belarus.

Why did he leave so quickly?
- It was not so easy for him to work - at least because of the language barrier. I had to speak English, which is not Rafael's native language. Probably, smoother communication is needed for successful work, when you have the opportunity to clearly communicate your requirements to athletes.

- Daria Domracheva invited you to the Race of Legends. Are you familiar with her?
- I won't say very much. However, we can talk when we see each other. This is an outstanding athlete of our time. Today she is the best in the world.

- What makes Dasha so phenomenal?
- Of course, she trains well. But even more important is character. It can be seen that Domracheva is a purposeful person who gives all her best in order to complete the assigned tasks. This is very important in our sport. And, of course, excellent technique, excellent physical form. In short, there is a whole range of factors contributing to success. And Dasha, it seems to me, is not arrogant. I don't know her very well, but that's the impression I get. I see that she willingly communicates with other athletes, even if she is much stronger than them.

- Due to illness, Daria misses the next season. Do you think this is the right decision?
Right now, yes, for sure. When you have an injury or illness, you need to carefully listen to the body every day. If you feel that it is better not to perform for some time, then it is not worth the risk. On the other hand, after some time the situation may change. But now Daria clearly needs time to completely get rid of the disease. At this stage, this is the most important thing for her. Because if you rush and force things, then later you can lose many years. I know what I'm talking about - I myself suffered from injuries and illnesses.

- Who do you think is the favorite of the upcoming season in the absence of Domracheva?
- I do not know. A lot will depend on Kaisa Mäkäräinen's shooting. She runs, as we know, very fast, all that remains is to hit the targets just as steadily. However, there are other girls. You know, it's hard to predict. new season will become a new challenge for many athletes.

- Do you regularly watch races on TV?
Yes, it still makes me happy. I watch almost everyone major competitions. It has become a profession to some extent - I work for the Norwegian TV channel NRK as a biathlon expert. I go to some races myself.

- Now this is your main occupation?
- Quicker seasonal work. After all, races are held only in winter. In general, I have a hotel that I bought a few years ago. It is located in the place where I grew up and still live. It takes a lot of time to manage.

Do you miss the days when you raced?
- Certainly. But time passes - I'm not twenty years old anymore. This is a natural process, you have to finish sometime. And so lucky - I was able to perform for many seasons. She ended her career at the right moment. It's time for younger biathletes.

- But Ole Einar Bjoerndalen is your age, and is still in the ranks ...
- Ha-ha! Indeed, he is in no hurry to retire. But I'm not Bjoerndalen!

Do you understand his motivation?
- The man won everything that is possible. However, biathlon is his life. Since he still likes it, I treat it with great respect. And for me, sixteen years of a career is more than enough. I could probably stay in the race for another one or two seasons. True, already at that time the eldest daughter Emma was born, it was necessary to pay more attention to her. At first, I even took her to races, but it was hard, the child was often sick. Therefore, at the age of 32, I said to myself: stop, that's enough. And ended her career.

- Was it difficult to adjust to a normal life?
- In the first year, on the contrary, I felt relief. No pressure, no training, everything is calm and measured. I took care of my family. But in the second or third year, everything changed. There was a feeling that something was missing. Races, competitions, all this exciting process. But what to do - over time I got used to living in a new rhythm.

- Do you regret something in your career? Perhaps that you never managed to win Olympic gold? ..
- There is nothing to regret. I tried my best. Yes, she did not win the Olympics, but she became the world champion eight times. And in general, spent a lot of great races.

- Which one is the most memorable?
- Most often I remember the World Cup, which was held in Oslo. This is important point in a career. In general, there were so many competitions and it is not easy to single out something.

- What else do you associate Belarusian biathlon with, besides Domracheva?
- Oh, you have a good women's team, strong and progressing girls. I think in the relay in the new season they will have good chance. If they add a little bit compared to last season, then I suppose we will often see them on the podium. There are guys who are also growing. In biathlon, it is important to progress steadily - year after year. You train not just one season, but many.

- You and Rafael Poiret have three daughters. With such genes, they have a direct road to biathlon?
I don't pressure them in any way. Let the girls decide for themselves. If they want - for God's sake, I will only support their choice. All three are trying to do biathlon. One also plays football. But what happens next is up to them. Will they go to sports or study for another profession? In life, a person must determine his own path. I'm glad my daughters are doing well. Rafael and I did not manage to save the family, but the main thing is that the children are comfortable. By the way, ex-husband stayed in Norway and settled very close to me, so we still see each other regularly. We do not live together, but we have maintained good relations - one might say, even friendly ones. We are connected by many things - by no means only biathlon.

- Is it true that you were fond of football as a child?
- Ha, you have the right information - until the age of fifteen she constantly played.

- Could you become a professional?
- Unlikely. In football, I felt best without the ball! I knew how to run well even then, but the technique was lame, it was not so cool to handle the ball directly. In general, I grew up as an athletic girl. She also did rowing...

- And what did you like more in biathlon - skiing or shooting?
- It's hard to choose. It seems that there is only one sport, but these activities are so different from each other ... Perhaps, I still preferred to shoot. When you close the target - it's such a pleasure! A unique feeling.

Daria Domracheva used to shoot at someone else's target, confusing "stand" with "prone" ... Has anything like this happened to you?
- I also somehow managed to shoot at the wrong target! It's funny, of course, but it happens in biathlon. Sometimes you concentrate too much - probably, from excessive stress, such incidents occur.

“Liv Grete is one of those who always gives himself to others.” (c) Chell Christian Riquet

One of the most titled biathletes in the World biathlon: 8-time world champion; 2-time Olympic medalist; 21 World Cup wins; 15 second places at the World Cup; 9 third places at the World Cup stages Liv Gret Shelbraid Poiret was born on July 7, 1974 in "city between seven mountains" Norwegian Bergen. She is the youngest of the three Shelbrade sisters (her older sisters are Ann Helen and Linda Christine Shelbrade).

As a child, Liv Gret was seriously involved in two sports - skiing and football, and she liked the latter much more. A little later, Liv, following Ann Helen, became interested in biathlon.

Soon she was invited to a new sports school in Geilo. There, the young athlete studied in the same class with Ole Einar Bjoerndalen, and Odd Lirhus was their teacher.

The victories began in 1997, when Liv Gret, as part of the Norwegian team, became the world champion in the relay in Osrbli, as well as a three-time champion of Norway.

The victories brought Liv Gret popularity, and self-confidence came by itself.

In the next Olympic year, Liv Gret, as part of the women's team, became the bronze medalist of the Olympic Games and the four-time champion of Norway. Season 1998/1999 Liv Gret finished in 5th place in the overall standings of the World Cup.

The beginning of the 1999-2000 season was unsuccessful for the Norwegian due to a serious illness. A few months before the start of the World Championships in Holmenkollen, doctors informed her that she might have to retire from the sport.

The doctor of the Norwegian team Lars Kolsrud tried to understand the causes of the athlete's illness and it turned out that in August 1999, Liv Gret was poisoned by a stale chicken, after which she injured her stomach. Other causes of Liv Gret's problems were also considered - constant stress, physical effort, holding competitions in the highlands ... The loads that the biathlete endured were simply prohibitive.

However, after a course of treatment with strong antibiotics, Liv returned to training and, contrary to forecasts, became two-time champion world in sprint and mass start.

Liv Gret married French biathlete Rafael Poiret in May.

In the biathlon world, they were called the perfect couple - they really suited each other great. After the wedding, the biathlete began to perform under the double surname Shelbraid-Poiret, but then abandoned her maiden name.

The following season, the World Championship in Pokljuka became a triumph for Liv Gret - the athlete won two bronze medals, silver and gold. Liv Gret finished the season in 2nd place.

The 2001-2002 Olympic season was marked by Liv Gret's 6 victories at the World Cup stages and two silver Olympic medals Salt Lake City (individual race and relay).

For the second year in a row, the athlete finished the season in second place.

After the departure of Magdalena Forsberg from big sport in 2002, experts called Liv Gret her successor. However, Madame Poiret missed the 2002/2003 season, as her daughter Emma was born.

Liv Gret surprisingly quickly got in shape and returned to the track in 2004.

The 2003/2004 season can be safely called the season of the Poiret couple. Liv Gret has seven individual victories and a podium finish in 7 out of 9 World Cups.

At the World Championships in Oberhof, she became the first athlete in biathlon history to win 4 out of 5 possible gold medals (sprint, pursuit, relay and mass start).

Detractors immediately spread rumors that Liv Gret was doping. When asked by journalists about whether this is really the case, Poiret replied: "Everyone is clean until they are caught."

Liv Gret became the owner of the Big Crystal Globe at the end of the season, and also won 4 Small crystal globe in sprint, pursuit, relay and mass start.

The 2004-2005 season was the most unsuccessful in the career of a Norwegian biathlete.

Women's national team head coach Odd Lierhus cites two reasons: the late start of pre-season training and rather adventurous changes in the training scheme.

The couple began to take their daughter Emma to all competitions. "Child - best achievement man, - Rafael admitted in an interview. “Let us not get enough sleep, but every day we see our beautiful daughter.”

In January 2005, such love for the child turned into a serious illness for Emma. During the World Cup stage, she was hospitalized with a diagnosis of pneumonia and a temperature of over forty. It is not surprising that such a condition of the daughter was reflected in sports success her mother - the next day, Liv Gret failed the relay. Bitter experience taught parents to protect the health of the child and Emma was no longer taken to the competition.

After the only victory of the season in Östersund, there was hope for the return of Liv Gret, but her daughter's illness, injury and her own illness did not allow Liv Gret to finish the season on a high note.

The Olympic Games in Turin did not work out for Liv Gret, she could not win a single award. There were also no outstanding results in the 2005-2006 World Cup.

At the end Olympic Games Liv Gret announced that the last stage of the World Cup in Holmenkollen will be the last in her international career.

I want to quit biathlon because of Emma and the rest of my family,” Liv Gret said. - I have had good childhood and I want my daughter to have the same.

Well, as usual, do not look for the chronology in the information below, it simply does not exist :)

QUESTIONNAIRE

Favourite dish: Good fresh fish

Favourite drink: Fanta

If it's sweet then...chocolate

Favorite music: The Corrs, U2

Favorite book: Unfortunately I don't read much.

Favorite movie: "The Man in the Iron Mask"

I confess that in my career I have learned the most from Ole Einar Bjoernadalen. We have known each other since juniors. When I saw him, I realized that he will always be the best. He impressed me a lot, and I tried to copy him. Until 2002, women's and men's teams trained together, then there was no such strict distinction as it is now. Maybe it was better. I learned a lot from the guys. It is sometimes useful for a woman to feel like a man.

Being a good biathlete is much easier than being a good mom! The role of the mother is much more complex and broader. Even if it seems that you are doing everything right, you can never be sure that the child will react exactly the way you expect. Motherhood implies great sensitivity. I think it's the most important thing in the world.

What is the biggest sacrifice you had to make to get into the biathlon elite?

It was difficult to find the right time to help my friends and my family during difficult times.

Describe your relationship with the media. What topics would you like to discuss in more detail with a journalist?

I have a very good relationship with the media. I would like to talk more about the future of my sport.

What question would you rather never ask again?

There are no bad questions, only some of the answers may be stupid.

Who has the strongest influence on you?

If you have good news, who will be the first person to tell it to?

Do you have annoying habits or obsessions? If yes, please describe them.

Do you play a musical instrument or sing? Which style? If not, would you like to?

No, I don't play musical instruments, but I would like to learn.

How can you picture your life?

Sun and rain.

What is the most important question are you asking yourself?

Am I a good mother?

What kind of people can't you stand?

People who live only for money.

Remember your first experience in KM.

I wanted to continue training and become even stronger.

What result are you most proud of and why?

My 15 km silver medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

The best memory in your career?

World Championship in Oslo (Norway) in 2000.

Favorite competition venue?

Oberhof (Germany).

Favorite resort: Autrans (FRA).

Favorite city: Vienna (AUT).

Your Dream Home: combination between Norwegian and French style.

Describe your country in a few words: small, beautiful, calm, with complex and changeable weather.

Describe the place where you live in a few words: mountains, lakes and large open spaces in Norway. Both mountains and Big city(make purchases there) in France.

What area would you like to work in?

Retail.

Hobbies: No time.

Other sports: football, cycling, Mountain bike, running, swimming, diving.

Which sport attracts you, but you have not tried it yet: golf, tennis.

The best way to relax: vacation on my boat, I get a feeling of total calmness when I am on the water.

What causes you the most panic? I'm afraid of spiders and mice.

What would you like to learn? I want to be able to sing for my daughters.

Favorite song:"The River" Bruce Springteen

If you have a nickname, where did it come from?

"Petit sumo". Rafael gave me this nickname after the battle he lost against me!

Countries you have never been to but would like to visit and why?

South Africa, the culture of this country is interesting.

Self-sufficient or dependent?

Dependent.

Big city or countryside?

Countryside.

Cold-blooded or tense?

Differently.

Be patient or not?

Instinct or logic?

Instinct.

Do you believe in God or are you an atheist?

What position did you play when you were a football player?

I played in the middle.

Did you win anything during football career?

We seem to have won once local championship, or was it second place?

You once said that Zinedine Zidane (along with Magdalena Forsberg) is one of those athletes that you admire. After the famous incident, do you still think so?

I admire Zidane as an athlete. Everyone has flaws and he shouldn't have done what he did, but no one can take away his sporting merit.