Wax Failure or Peaking Problem?

Norway I at the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy: Sjur Roehte, Petter Northug, Eldar Roenning and Martin Johnsrud Sundby secured gold. And nobody asked about wax. Photo: Newspower.it

There is widespread speculation all over the place after yet another day without Norwegian medals in the cross-country relay. The Norwegian men’s team was fourth in the 4x10K relay, more than a minute behind Sweden in first place. To a large extent, the wax techs get the blame. But what is the real problem for the underperformance? The coaches have no clear explanation.