# Norwegian athletics milestones and athlete retirements

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> Updated: 2026-09-26T20:55:59.000Z. Sources: 87. Developments: 2.

Norway has prepared for major international and domestic athletics milestones involving key athletes Karsten Warholm and Amalie Iuel.

Initially, Norway announced its 4x400m relay lineup for the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, featuring Warholm, Amalie Iuel, Håvard Bentdal Ingvaldsen, and Henriette Jæger. This championship was noted as the final international competition for Iuel before her retirement.

Following these preparations, the focus shifted to the opening of the Karsten Warholm stadium in Ulsteinvik. During the inaugural events at the facility, Amalie Iuel won the 400-meter hurdles in 57.22 seconds, officially marking the end of her professional career. Karsten Warholm also secured a victory in the 400-meter flat race with a time of 45.97 seconds.

## Claims

- Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in Oslo (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Joao Felix scored the opening goal in the 17th minute (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Erling Haaland equalized for Norway in the 51st minute (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal after a mistake by goalkeeper Niland (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Portugal holds a perfect record of two wins in two matches in League A Group 4 (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Cristiano Ronaldo remained on the bench for the entire match (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Norway's 14-match home unbeaten streak ended with this loss (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Portugal defeats Norway 2-1 in Nations League match

Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League, led by goals from João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo remained an unused substitute for the entire match.

86 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletes-compete-at-karsten-warholm-stadium-as-amalie-iuel-retires

### 2026-09-11: Norway announces 4x400m relay team for Ultimate Championship

Norway's 4x400m relay team for the Ultimate Championship in Budapest will feature Karsten Warholm, Amalie Iuel, Håvard Ingvaldsen, and Henriette Jæger, marking Iuel's final international race.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-announces-4x400m-relay-team-for-ultimate-championship

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