Nieuws & Verhalen

Together with her brother Iivo, Kerttu Niskanen forms the core of the Finnish cross-country skiing team. With numerous podium places at World Cups and major events, she has firmly established herself among the world's elite. Her little dog Martta accompanies her wherever she goes. The successful Finn prefers to compete in World Cups in Switzerland, as she proved again last weekend with her strong second place at the Davos World Cup.

Marit Bjørgen, from Trondheim, Norway, is the most successful cross-country skier and Winter Olympian of all time. With 18 world championship titles, 15 Olympic medals - including 8 gold - and 114 World Cup victories, the exceptional athlete has shaped the winter sports scene for years. But the 43-year-old mother of two is also one of the biggest names off the track, passing on her passion for cross-country skiing to the next generation.