Turned down Northug – but what’s next?
The 23-year-old from Norway has turned down Northug, but his career choice is far from decided. Now the super talent is facing a luxury problem that few others could dream of.
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Another Norwegian World Champion chooses to quit cross-country skiing
Last year, Jørgen Nordhagen quit cross-country skiing after becoming a junior world champion. He became a professional cyclist instead. After this season, Hanna Sørbye ended her cross-country skiing career after winning her first junior world championship gold. Now, yet another Norwegian junior world champion is choosing to leave cross-country skiing in favor of another sport.
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Norwegian biathlon team trains at altitude in Italy as Olympic preparations continue
The Norwegian biathlon team continues its preparations for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games with a two-week altitude training camp in Northern Italy, combining physical training with targeted shooting sessions.
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The Norwegian became a game changer: “What he does is insane!”
Almost three years ago, the Czech Ski Association brought in a Norwegian World Champion to help their star Michal Novak with his technique. Now the collaboration has taken off.
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Northug recruits Norwegian skier after standout season
She had hung up her skis but then delivered a strong performance at the Norwegian National Championships and landed a contract with Northug after a chat at the after-ski.
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Challenging the Norwegian national team for Olympic spots, bringing in six new athletes
The Norwegian private team is adding six new athletes and aiming sky-high for the 2025/2026 Olympic season: “The Olympics are a realistic goal for at least two of the skiers on the team.”
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Lager 157 Ski Team strengthens squad with Norwegian talent
The Pro Team athlete impressed with several top-ten finishes last winter. Now, the 30-year-old Norwegian gets his chance among the stars.
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Norwegian men’s national team for 2025/2026
On Monday, the Norwegian Ski Association presented the national team for the 2025/2026 season. Here’s what the men’s squad looks like for the upcoming season, with the Olympics being the clear highlight.
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Norwegian women’s national team set for the 2025/2026 season
On Monday, the Norwegian Ski Association presented the national team for the 2025/2026 season. Here’s what the women’s elite squad looks like for the upcoming season, with the Olympics being the clear highlight.
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Breaking away from the Norwegian National Team for his own setup: “An easy choice”
After one year on the Norwegian biathlon national team, the Junior World Champion has had enough. Now, the 19-year-old is going solo.
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