Never felt less pressure: “Last year I had to prove quite a bit”
Expectations for Johan-Olav Botn have never been higher. He feels less pressure than ever and opens up about the aftermath of last season.
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Doping-sanctioned skier surprises in new sport
Back after a four-year doping ban: won a FIS race after just one month. Now he surprises again in a new arena.
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Dream start as a professional cyclist
After being dropped from the national team, Iver Tildheim Andersen continues to impress on the bike. He has now secured three podium finishes over two weekends, including two victories.
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Iversen hit with criticism after shaky season debut
Back on the Norwegian national team after three years away. But following his season debut at Toppidrettsveka, Emil Iversen was told he doesn’t belong there. “I received quite a bit of criticism, yes.”
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Shock announcement: Biathlon star skips the World Cup
After winning gold and bronze at the Olympics and delivering his best season yet, the shocking news arrives: he will not compete in the biathlon World Cup this winter.
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Division in the national team: several stars part ways with the federation
Several top stars have parted ways with the Austrian national team following the dismissal of the coaching staff.
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Northug intervenes in bitter conflict: ‘We have a plan”
Petter Northug will now step in to resolve the bitter conflict hindering the transition, confirming that the Ski Classics star is wanted on the Pro Team.
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“I had nothing to lose”
The ski community is stunned by Sunday’s surprising victory at Toppidrettsveka. Two conscious, brave choices lie behind it.
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Never competed internationally – now he’s outshining the stars
Sturla Holm Lægreid is one of the world’s most accurate biathletes, and Martin Uldal is among the fastest. None of them came close to Sivert Bjørndalen in his season debut.
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“Thought it would be my last season”
Two years ago, he was close to retiring. Now, the 26-year-old French star faces perhaps his biggest challenge yet. On Friday, he makes his season debut against Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.
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