Biography
Petter Northug Jr. (born 6 January 1986) is a Norwegian former cross-country skier and double Olympic champion. He won a total of 13 World Championship and two Winter Olympic gold medals with 20 medals overall (two gold, one silver and one bronze at the Olympics, 13 gold and three silver at the World Ski Championships), and 18 individual FIS Cross-Country World Cup wins with 13 podium places. He is also the record holder for most stage wins (13) in Tour de Ski. By winning his ninth gold medal in the Nordic World Ski Championships in 4 × 10 km relay in Val di Fiemme 2013 he leveled the achievement of Bjørn Dæhlie who had been the most successful World Champion male skier up to that point. He is considered by many as the greatest cross country skier of all time.He is expected to work as a commentator of skiing, on channel TV 2 during the winter of 2021/2022.
Filmography
all 9
TV Shows 7
self 5
Movies 2
Vinnerschkalle (2024)
Northug Spesial (2019)
Landskampen (2019)
Who can beat Anja and Foppa? (2018)
Heltenes kamp: Norge mot Sverige (2017)
Asbjørn Brekke-show (2012)
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2010)
Skavlan (2009)
Gutta på Tur (1996)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birth NamePetter Northug jr.
Birth PlaceMosvik Municipality, Norway
Height185-centimeter
RelationshipsRachel Nordtømme (2008-01-01 - 2011-01-01)
SiblingsTomas Northug, Even Northug
CitizenshipsNorway
AwardsOlavstatuetten, Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year, Aftenposten Gold Medal
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