Wolfgang Pichler has coached several championship medalists in biathlon.
Anna Magnusson is no exception, and when she took a resounding victory in the World Cup this afternoon, 67-year-old Pichler could not hold back the tears.
- When I took over the team, she was my biggest hope.
But I've always believed in her and I've always had a good feeling she'll come back.
But that she would win today, yes it is absolutely incredible and extraordinary, he tells SVT Sport.
"That's what I hate a little bit"
Linn Persson finished second, 12.8 seconds after Anna Magnusson, and Pichler is clear that we should not only talk about Anna Magnusson.
- This is what I hate a little bit.
We have to talk about Linn Persson as well, absolutely incredible.
We have to be honest, these two were our number three and four hopes today and they are on the podium now.
It is so nice and so good for the Swedish team.
The sensational victory for Anna Magnusson is super important, says the former biathlon coach and hints that we will see more better results from the 27-year-old.
- She has been waiting for this step for several years.
I have talked to her before and she has said that she is a different girl now.
You will see more such results in the future, says Wolfgang Pichler, who is today a talent developer in SOK, the Swedish Olympic Committee.