10:54. After his career as an athlete, Petter Northug Jr was quick to find work again. A few years after his retirement from sport, the Norwegian was recruited by national broadcaster TV2 to contribute his expertise in cross-country skiing and biathlon. The Scandinavian was present at numerous World Cup events, but will not be commentating on the world events in Trondheim (Norway).
Indeed, the man who at one point considered clinching his ticket to take part in the sprint team alongside Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo “has too many commitments that are not compatible with an editorial role”, writes the channel. However, the 39-year-old former cross-country runner will be present on set at the end of the day to analyse the competitions.
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