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Emil Iversen to the Olympics after criticized selection

Emil Iversen to the Olympics after criticized selection

7 hours ago

It was a long shot, but Emil Iversen, 34, grabbed one of the last two Olympic spots on Norway's men's cross-country skiing team.

Norwegian runner-up Astrid Øyre Slind sick, leaves Tour de Ski

Norwegian runner-up Astrid Øyre Slind sick, leaves Tour de Ski

Thu 1 Jan 2026 09:51 CET

Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind, the runner-up in the Tour de Ski, has been forced to withdraw after becoming ill.

Gloomy Tour de Ski start for the Swedish men

Gloomy Tour de Ski start for the Swedish men

Sun 28 Dec 2025 16:00 CET

Only one Swede advanced from the qualifiers; none reached the final. The blue-and-yellow cross-country skiers had a tough start at the Tour de Ski

Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

Mon 28 Apr 2025 13:24 CEST

Therese Johaug has been formally selected for the Norwegian cross-country skiing national team ahead of next season, the association announces in a press release.

Setback for the home hope – Anger out in the semis

Setback for the home hope – Anger out in the semis

Fri 14 Feb 2025 12:49 CET

Third in qualifying and the big home hope, but it didn't work out for Edvin Anger in the classic World Championship sprint in Falun. The 22-year-old was eliminated in a tough semifinal