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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.

Swedish mountain bike legend Martin Söderström has shaped an entire generation of slopestyle riders in his 14-year career. With his technique and style, he has left his mark on the mountain bike scene - and now he is following a different track, the cross-country track. The 70-kilometer Marcialonga is his big goal for 2025.