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19Nov 2019 by DS News Team

Bright Future Of XCSkiing : Introducing Karolina Kaleta

Things to know about Karolina Kaleta: - at 17 (she turned 17 only last week), she is the youngest member of the " Super Squad" led by Aleksander Wierietielny and Justyna Kowalczyk where the best Polish female skiing talents are assembled. Their progress is astonishing and we fully expect this team to start seriously fighting for top podiums as of this year. ((Correction: Karolina is the 2d youngest. Hanna Popko is even younger)) - Karolina has older sister, Weronika Kaleta, 20, who is also part of the Super Squad. As she's younger, Karolina calls herself Kaletka or " little Kaleta" on Instagram. - Karolina is occasionally practicing biathlon as well as skiing. - Karolina is 180cm tall. - Karolina just reached a true elite level in her sporting career by…

29Oct 2019 by DS News Team

Norwegians Love News About Klaebo and Johaug. And About Iversen And Oestberg Too

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Everything about life and career of world leaders of cross country skiing is of great interest to the good people of Norway. Otherwise, why would the Norwegian media constantly report about Johannes Klaebo and Therese Johaug? In the latest survey, published by NTB via Nettavisen Klaebo and Johaug take 2d and 3d place respectively in the ratings of most mentioned athlete in the media this year so far. First place goes to the Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær - naturally. Emil Iversen (5) and Ingvild Flugstad Østberg (9) are also in top 10. Martin Johnsrud Sundby is 11th and Petter Northug is 13th despite finishing his career last year. Interesting to note, that the leader of the international biathlon Johannes Thingnes Bø is only 17th. Looks like top football…

13Sep 2019 by DS News Team

Northug & Co Rule TV Ratings In Norway

Leaders, Newsfeed

No offence to the rest of the show cast but it's magnetic charm of Petter Northug that attracts audiences. Aired last night on TV2 Norway, Landskampen show that pitted some of the top stars of Norwegian skiing and biathlon against their Swedish counterparts was a runaway success. 40% share of the national audience in primetime is something television bosses and advertizers/sponsors dream about. In case you've forgotten: modern cross country skiing runs on money from television & sponsors. It's essential for all involved to build best athletes into objects of adoration and to keep public interest in them on top level throughout the year. It's a death knell for business that underpins the system, to win the world championship and then to disappear into remote training camp till the next…

23Aug 2019 by DS News Team

Ingvild Oestberg: It’s Important For Me To Show That I Am Happy And That I Love Doing This

Leaders, Newsfeed

Ingvild Flugstad Østberg is more than a skier. With her polite manners and seemingly ever-present smile she's a symbol of all the positive cross country skiing brings to life. Yet smiling young woman turns into a ferocious fighter once she's on skis, be it sprint or long distance race. It's only too right , somehow that Ms. Østberg is a reigning World Cup holder and, by extension, a prime ambassador of the ancient sport to masses, skiing or otherwise. But that's not it. Can you think of any other active skier who took time to work on ski-related product and turn it into one of the world's best? Ingvild did. When you see both amateurs and pros alike doing miles on IDT's Invgvild Østberg Edition rollerskis - remember, it's not…

16Aug 2019 by DS News Team

Guess What? Northug Is Back With Team Norway!

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No, the Olympic champion and, possibly, the most famous skier of all times is not planning to use his skis Instead, he's planning to use glasses. Yes, Northug brand is a new official sponsor of the Norwegian Ski Federation with its eyewear. The irony is not lost on either sides: no skier in the world ever quareled more with his national federation than Petter - particularly over brand endorsements. " It may not sound like a love marriage, but now I can give something back by providing Northug glasses to the national team" cracks Northug to TV 2 Norway " He's a special kind of guy with unique achievements, quips Espen Bjervig, Team Norway's manager, - Part of the deal is that Petter will mentor the young skiers and participate…

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