Nordaas really angry at organizer for allowing too many runners in final. Thinks it cost him the gold. Interview in Norwegian google translated:
- I run poorly tactically, but what should I do? What alternative do I have when the organizer drags 14 men into the field? It will be a treat from start to finish. There will be competition in who can stay on their feet, says Nordås to VG.
He is angry with the organiser, and believes it was far too chaotic with far too many runners on the starting line in the final. There were twice as many as in the qualification.
- It shows that those who govern are just sitting in front of a spreadsheet. They have no idea about the sport, says Nordås further.
- What do you mean?
- They put 14 men like that and like that and like that. And then there is a lot of fall, and the people behind it don't see it.
VG has not received a reply to the e-mail inquiry to race director Pierce O'Callaghan about Nordås' criticism.
The last time Norway took WC gold indoors was when Geir Moen won the 200 meters in 1995. Some might have thought there would be another Norwegian WC gold on Sunday night, but Nordås didn't quite get it. He was a disappointed man.
- I had hoped to get a medal, to win. I'm better than him who won, but then I didn't do it, says Nordås to VG.
- The good thing is that I dare to go for the gold. Unfortunately, the medal also breaks, says Nordås. He hopes there will be fewer starting in the final in the future. But he is unsure whether he will take it up with the organizer himself. - I hope the right people give notice. There are too many people, says Nordås to the press after the race.
