A few surprise selections – Here is Norway’s team for the Tour de Ski

Norway has selected its squad for the Tour de Ski, which begins after Christmas. The announcement includes many expected names, but also some surprising omissions.

Recently selected for the Milano–Cortina Olympic Games, Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget and Einar Hedegart, will not compete in the Tour de Ski. The duo, who are likely already assured of their Olympic places, have probably opted out by choice and are focusing on the Olympic competitions.

Sprinter Even Northug may have to say goodbye to his Olympic ambitions, as he did not make Norway’s Tour de Ski team and opportunities to prove himself are now very limited. The same can be said for Iver Tildheim Andersen and Jan Thomas Jenssen, who, like Northug, did not make the Tour de Ski squad.

Instead, experienced skiers Emil Iversen and Simen Hegstad Krüger, along with young rising star Lars Heggen, will compete in the Tour de Ski and also fight for the final Olympic spots.

The team also includes, among others, the Olympic selections Heidi Weng, Kristine Stavås Skistad, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Harald Østberg Amundsen and Erik Valnes.

🇳🇴 Norway’s team for the Tour de Ski 2025/26

Lotta Udnes Weng had to withdraw from the Tour de Ski. She will be replaced by Nora Sanness.



See also: Tour de Ski schedule & timetable