Petter Northug has been working on various strategies to make a comeback in top-level championships. After failing to qualify for Norway’s team for the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, his next chance is the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Believes he deserved more opportunities and renewed trust but continues his Olympic pursuit outside the national team.
A decorated national team skier is making the jump to a top Pro Team in Ski Classics, transitioning directly from the elite Norwegian squad into a key role with Team Ragde Charge.
Astrid Øyre Slind was crushed by the World Championship queen in Reistadløpet. After the race, she is clear on why the Swede won.
On Sunday, it was over. Johannes Thingnes Bø and Tarjei Bø said their farewells after dominating the world stage for around 15 years. Now they reveal what they plan to do next in life.
Tested during the World Championships in Trondheim, and the verdict is clear: A brand-new type of ski wax could change the sport forever.
When Norwegian broadcaster, NRK summed up the World Championships and asked its experts which event they would remove from the program, the answer was surprising: “Remove the relay,” said most of them.
Max Novak from Team Aker Dæhlie was leading the overall Pro Tour standings before Birkebeinerrennet. However, he was disqualified from the race, losing his chance to win the overall title in the long-distance skiing series.
He is a World Champion in both cross-country skiing and biathlon, has an Olympic silver medal in his trophy collection, and finished top-3 in the Birkebeiner Triple last year on his first attempt. On Saturday, Lars Berger made a solid start to this year’s race.
Ebba Andersson was devastated after her medal dreams were shattered just a few hundred meters from the finish line in the 50km at the World Championships. Afterward, she found comfort in her boyfriend.
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