Olympics-Cross-country skiing-Fund Olympic dreams of small nations, says Irish skier
By Philip O'Connor
Norway Sport News
Cross-country skiing-Fund Olympic dreams of small nations, says Irish skier
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Few people were surprised when Finland's Iivo Niskanen won the 15km classic race at the Beijing Olympics, but those who looked beyond the podium may have been shocked to see Ireland as the sixth nation on the list with their man in 14th place.
Nordic combined-Women at the 2026 Games is a "must-have" says Norway's Bjoernstad
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Norway signed off another dominant display at the Olympic Games Nordic combined competition with a crushing victory in the large hill/4x5km relay on Thursday, then said they hoped women would get a chance to compete alongside them in four years' time.
Cross-country skiing-Johaug to call time on Olympic career after Sunday's 30km
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Norway's Therese Johaug has said that she will sign off her Olympic career with the women's 30 km freestyle event that closes the Beijing Games on Sunday.
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Ange Postecoglou bemoans Celtic's lack of composure in Glimt defeat
Ange Postecoglou felt his Celtic side were beaten by more clinical opponents after falling to a 3-1 home defeat against Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.
Olympic 1,500m champ Ingebrigtsen breaks indoor world mark
Olympic 1,500m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen broke the world indoor record for the distance on Thursday night in another display of speed and strength that suggests his Tokyo success was only the start.
Ange's Celtic suffer European loss at home
Ange Postecoglou insists it's only half-time as Celtic's hopes of a European run suffered a major blow with a 3-1 home defeat against Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.