Two members of Norway's women's cross-country ski team have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of next month's Beijing Olympics, the team said Wednesday, as other countries also face tense waits to see whether their own infected athletes can recover in time.
Norway appeals disqualification
March 10, 2021
Top Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo had mostly experienced victory, gold medals and admiration from fans all over the world, until last weekend. That’s when his controversial maneuver to get past arch rival Alexander Bolsjunov of Russia during the last race of the Nordic World Ski Championships ended with a disqualification, and cost them both the gold medal.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has topped the winner’s platform on many occasions, like here at the last World Championship in 2019. He was forced off it last Sunday, even though he crossed the finish line first in the men’s 50K race. PHOTO: NRK screen grab