In an interview with SVT Sport, Victor Johansson said that he had taken help from van der Poel to discuss training.

- When he released his training diary, I thought "Wow, here is someone who is more training crazy than I am.

I have to talk to him and see how his thoughts and ideas go around training," said Johansson.

Nils van der Poel appreciated that Victor Johansson got in touch.

- I was very happy when I heard that he wanted to talk.

I did so much myself.

That I contacted people who had done things that inspired me.

So it's fun to be one.

The 26-year-old world record holder, who retired after the past season, believes that conversations between athletes are beneficial for developing Swedish sports.

- I generally think that what Swedish elite sports can develop the most from is learning internally.

There is a lot of knowledge in different areas.

I think it is absolutely right of him, and not only to talk to me but also other athletes in Sweden.

So it's super fun.

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Victor Johansson has spoken to Nils van der Poel about training.

Photo: Bildbyrån/SVT