Martin Johnsrud Sundby is beginning the appeals process, seeking to overturn his doping ban by way of the Swiss Supreme Court. Meanwhile, other Norwegian skiers -- healthy ones -- were allegedly recommended to use nebulizers as well.
Getting used to seeing the same ol' Norwegians year after year? Next season will look different, at least on the coaching staff, as the Ski Federation's men's and women's cross-country coaches are both moving on after five and 10 years of service, respectively.
When it comes to matters involving Petter Northug, Jr., one of Norway's greatest skiers, reactions are mixed, but the controversy surrounding the 29 year old and his decision to opt out of the national-team's terms remains. As of Tuesday, both parties were still standing their ground.
“It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to work with this caliber of athletes and coaches,” Trond Nystad said to Norwegian news agency NTB after accepting the offer to be the head coach for the Norwegian national men’s team.
Former US Ski Team coach Trond Nystad becomes the new head coach for the Norwegian men's all-round team. He replaces Morten Aa Djupvik, who resigned after the 2011 World Championship season.
Roar Hjelmeset will replace Jon Arne Schjetne as the Norwegian women’s national sprint team. Hjelmeset replaced Fredrik Aukland as the Norwegian junior national team in 2008. After three years as the head coach for the Norwegian junior and U23 national teams, Hjelmeset was supposed to be the head coach for the new recruitment/development national team for the upcoming season. “A month ago, I was approached about the position as the women’s sprint team coach, and...