Norwegian coach skips sporting achievement to avoid being defined by illness

Sjur Robert Nilsen, coach of the Norwegian national team, skipped a sporting event.

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Diagnosed with cancer, he refused to be seen as 'the sick coach'.

His decision highlights the challenges of representing illness in sports.

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