Norwegian cross-country skiers discuss career milestones and rivalries

Norwegian biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal reflected on his rapid ascent to Olympic success, moving from the IBU Cup to winning gold in the mass start at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Dale-Skjevdal noted that his victory felt like “winning the lottery” and emphasized the importance of perseverance after securing his final selection ticket in Geilo.

In cross-country skiing, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo expressed openness to a potential competitive return by Alexander Bolshunov. Bolshunov, a Russian triple Olympic champion, has been absent from international competition since February 2022. Klæbo stated he holds no resentment regarding the situation and would welcome the chance to engage in high-level duels with his former rival, noting that such a matchup would benefit the international interest of the sport.