Biathlon legend dislocated his shoulder
“I dislocated my shoulder, but it popped back into place on its own. It was really painful, but I continued to the finish line,” says former biathlon star Emil Hegle Svendsen.
“I dislocated my shoulder, but it popped back into place on its own. It was really painful, but I continued to the finish line,” says former biathlon star Emil Hegle Svendsen.
The Olympics did not go as planned for Harald Østberg Amundsen. Never in top form during the championship, he returned home sick and without a medal. Yet he has no regrets.
Received the message on Instagram: after five years with the squad, the Ski Classics veteran suddenly found himself without a team, and considered retirement.
VVetle Sjåstad Christiansen thought little could top the greatest sporting moment of his career. After following Norway’s World Cup adventure from the stands in the USA, he has changed his perspective.
The 25-year-old from Norway shocked everyone when she retired last fall, just before the Olympics. Now she’s back in her hometown, driving around in a car with the municipal logo.
She was one miss away from being a reserve athlete at the Olympics. Instead, Maren Kirkeeide became the youngest female Olympic gold medalist in biathlon history. Now she opens up about the moment that changed everything.
Ingvild Flugstad Østberg has yet to return to competitive skiing. On Monday, she received another heavy blow as her grandmother, Valborg Østberg, passed away. She was 95 years old and left a significant mark as a pioneer for women in cross-country skiing.
The ski star has entered a unique agreement with one of Norway’s key organizers, committing to participate for the next three years.
The 22-year-old Norwegian will serve as a domestique for one of the Tour de France favorites.
Having not competed since January, he faces several of the world’s best again on Saturday as one of two Norwegians.
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