Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Petter Nortug shared his opinion on the rivalry between Russian and Norwegian athletes. His words are quoted by Dagbladet.
“I want Elena Vyalbe and Russian girls to wage war with Norway and Sweden,” Nortug said. He noted that he wants to see a real drama on the eve of the Olympic Games.
The skier also spoke about the attitude towards the Russian woman Veronica Stepanova. According to Northug, the fact that the athlete is not afraid to openly express an opinion warms his soul. Earlier, Stepanova criticized the proposal of Norwegian journalists to change the track to the Tour de Ski. The skier noted that she will not give up her position, although she understands that the attitude towards her in Norway may change.
On December 5, Russian skiers won the relay race for the first time in 17 years at the World Cup in Lillehammer. The gold was brought to the team by 20-year-old Stepanova, who took the lead in the final segment.
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