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Norway’s government-run TV station NRK admits overstepping privacy boundaries in showing the images and sound track of Northug crying after the 30K pursuit at the 2011 Worlds in Holmenkollen.
Gallium wax is apparently so powerful that wax coaches are willing to go to court to keep it from other teams. These days, Japan’s wax coach is threatening to sue Norway’s chief wax coach for letting the secret out.
Therese Johaug: The Importance of Parents
Inge ScheveMarch 5, 2011
When Therese Johaug crossed the finish line as a World Champion in the 30K skate, Mom and Dad were among the first ones there to greet her in the paddock.
After Northug reported respiratory issues following the team relay on Wednesday, he had an entire nation worried about the relay on Friday.
While most had expected Hanna Falk to be the number-one pick along with Ida Ingemarsdotter for the Swedish sprint relay team, Charlotte Kalla showed up at the press conference Tuesday morning.
Emil Joensson made a beeline for the border after his sprint race last Thursday. He needed to get away to refocus for the team sprint, and make the days go by faster.
Daniel Rickardsson, the Swede who taught everyone a lesson on how to race a 15K classic interval start when he won the 15K by almost a full 30 seconds during the World Cup in Drammen eight days ago, is ready to get even with the Norwegians from Sunday’s pursuit.
What could have been Anders Södergren’s opportunity to shine, Daniel Richardsson’s repeat of the 15K in Drammen last weekend, Johan Olsson’s confirmation of the Olympics last year and Marcus Hellner’s insult to injury on Northug’s home turf all got stuck in sticky skis.
Norway fields one hot medal contender for the 30K pursuit: defending world champion Petter Northug, as well as three proven distance racers. But more surprisingly, sprinter Eirik Brandsdal rounds out the 5-person squad.
Oslo 2011: Racing the World Among Friends and Family
Inge ScheveFebruary 24, 2011
For two of the skiers who made the heats in the opening sprint events Thursday, the Holmenkollen venue is more than just a World Championship site: It’s their stomping grounds, their playground, their home turf and their home crowd.
Emil Joensson (SWE) – a Favorite for the Sprint
Inge ScheveFebruary 24, 2011
While Norwegian media love to point out that Emil Joensson (SWE), the current World Cup sprint leader, has never delivered in a major championship, he does carry the stamp as the favorite for the men’s sprint.
Norway’s Expectations: Get This Thing Rolling!
Inge ScheveFebruary 23, 2011
Norway’s expectations for the World Championships on home turf are sky high. No less than being the best nation overall for the seventh time and earning Norway’s 100th World Championship gold.
Gearing up, getting ready and talking smack. Norway’s sprint teams are kings of the hill. But their competitors are on their mind, and the Americans are in that mix.
The anti-doping crew announces that nightly doping raids are on tap for the Oslo World Championships.
NoCo: Solid WC Weekend Bodes Well for Oslo
Inge ScheveJanuary 25, 2011
Capping the World Cup weekend in Chaux Neuve (FRA) with all four team members in the top 30 is a good indication for being on track for the 2011 Worlds in Oslo. Now it’s all about polishing the details.
What happens when a famous Norwegian couch potato embarks on Petter Northug’s training program and basically follows Northug’s daily routine for eight weeks?
Johaug Bursting With Energy
Inge ScheveNovember 11, 2010
Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug has changed her season preparation routine and is literally bursting with energy at the start of the season opener at Beitostølen this weekend.