Biography
About Norwegians say that they are born with skis on the legs. For a sports career, Petter Northug managed to win victory in all six ski male disciplines and twice become king skis.Childhood and youth
The skier was born in early 1984 in the village of Framverran Muskvik commune, located in the center of Norway. The surname of the athlete, in childhood he dreamed of becoming a football player, in Russian is sometimes written as Nurtug.
The King of Ski is the firstborn of the four Jona and May, who gave life to two more sons, Thomas and Even. Both brothers Petter also tied the biographies with skiing.
In 2012, Norwegian filmmakers removed the documentary "Circus Northuga" about the family and childhood of the Olympic champion. In the summer of 2019, the parents of the Norwegian sports star divorced after 37 years of living together, which they started when May was 15 years old.
Personal life
In the personal life of the skier whose growth is 185 cm, and the weight - 88 kg, has repeatedly violated the legal and ethical norms of the Norwegian society. Petter is fond of poker, which is illegal in Norway as a gambling, advertised a Red Bull drink, which also falls under the ban in the Wiking country. A man had a novel with a singer and model Aylare Lee, starting his career as a porn actress.In May 2014, the athlete sat behind the wheel of his Audi in a drunken form, exceeded the allowed speed (40 km / h) and caused the accident in which the passenger's clavicle was injured. Moreover, Northug escaped from the scene, and being caught, gave false testimony. King Ski sentenced to 50 days of imprisonment, a fine of $ 29 thousand and a lifelong deprivation of driver's license. Audi has ceased to sponsor Petter.
In addition, Northog's girlfriends managed to visit the Rachel Nordommome and two girls named Caroline, pop singer Dal and the younger colleague on the ski skirts Vollane. On the Internet, a photo of a petter with a skier Emil Iversen appears regularly. When Northug announced the completion of the career, Iversen laid out a funny snapshot, on which they naked in an embrace under a shared blanket. In response, the 13-fold world champion said he spent some good close nights with Emil and hopes to continue.
Ski race
To the victories in the world championships, Petter has repeatedly leaded in the Scandinavian competitions. So, in the 2005/2006 season on races, the athlete came four times the first and twice second.
Being junior, Petter brought six gold medals from the world championships. In adolescence, the branded ski traits were formed - a powerful acceleration on the finish and extravagant behavior after victory. After making sure that the rivals are far behind, Northug could cross the finish line, moving his back, or on joys to perform hard skis.
In the adult national team of Norway, Petter made his debut in the 2006/2007 season. In 2007, Northug won the first gold at the World Cup. From the Olympic Games in Vancouver in 2010, the athlete brought four medals. In the same year, the Norwegian recognized the winner in the overall standings of the World Cup.
Achievement man was able to repeat in 2013. In the summer of 2013, Petter fell a heavy viral disease and the Olympic Games in Sochi looked pale. The failure in Russia turned to Northog's depression, which he drove into alcohol.
After the accident and court, Petter repented to compatriots and promised to achieve new success in skis. The word man restrained, won in 2015 at the World Championships in the Swedish city Falun four gold medals.
In 2016, after the champions race in Tyumen, Northug spoke about the intention to receive a Russian passport and play for Russia at international competitions. In the Ugra Marathon, Petter, congratulating Sergey Ustyugova on his birthday, confirmed the decision to beat on the ski near the Russian tricolor. However, in December 2018, he announced the completion of the sports career.
Petter Northug now
Now Northug is engaged in creating and promoting its brand of sportswear. On the "Instagram" page, the athlete lays out pictures and rollers advertising sports glasses and gloves.In 2019, Northug tried himself as a commentator ski competition and player in Dodgolbol. On January 26, 2020, Petter participated in the Marathon of the Ski Classics series.
Achievements
Ski race
- 2007 - World Champion in the relay 4 x 10 km
- 2009 - World Champion in Skiathlon (15 + 15 km), 4 x 10 km relay and 50 km race
- 2010 - Olympic champion in the team sprint free style and mass start by 50 km classic style
- 2010 - Silver medalist of the Olympic Games in the relay 4 x 10 km
- 2010 - Bronze medalist of the Olympic Games in a personal sprint classic style
- 2010 - Winner of the General Cup World Cup
- 2011 - World Champion in the relay 4 x 10 km, 50 km race and Skiathlon (15 + 15 km)
- 2011 - Silver World Championship winner in a personal sprint and team sprint free style
- 2013 - Winner of the General World Cup
- 2015 - World Champion in the relay 4 x 10 km, team sprint, mass start on 50 km classic style and personal sprint classic style
Roller skis
- 2011 - World Champion 24 km
- 2011 - world champion at a distance of 10 km free style