Sundby, who only took one vaccine dose and that only a couple of weeks ago, was told on his way to Italy that the requirements in Italy had been tightened and two doses were required to start.
Before that, a negative PCR test would have been enough.
- It was good news, it has been stressful the last few days.
My cortisol level (stress hormone) has been raised in the last four days, admits a relieved Sundby.
Medical reasons are said to have made 37-year-old Sundby wait to take the vaccine at all.
Should take the second dose as soon as possible
- Now I hope to be able to take the second dose as soon as possible to get rid of this type of problem, says Sundby who does not feel completely comfortable with getting vaccinated.
- I think about how the body feels about the vaccine, but as society works now, you have no choice.
With the starting place secured, Sundby is full of emotions.
- It just spins around in the skull so it will be completely wild, Sundby promises before the Pustertaler Ski Marathon and Prato Piazza Mountain Challenge on Saturday and Sunday, which are both broadcast on SVT.