Petter Northug

: January 5, 2024
: Skier

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Petter Northug Biography
Petter Northug Net Worth
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Quick Facts

Full Name	Petter Northug
Occupation	Skier
Date Of Birth	Jan 6, 1986(1986-01-06)
Age	38
Birthplace	Framverran
Country	Norway
Horoscope	Capricorn

Petter Northug Biography

Name	Petter Northug
Birthday	Jan 6
Birth Year	1986
Place Of Birth	Framverran
Birth Country	Norway
Birth Sign	Capricorn
Parents	John Northug, May Fredly Northug
Siblings	Even Northug, Tomas Northug

Petter Northug is one of the most popular and richest Skier who was born on January 6, 1986 in Framverran, Norway. Dominant Norwegian cross country skier who won nine gold medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships from 2007 to 2013. He won his first Olympic gold medals in 2010, emerging victorious in the team sprint and 50 kilometer events.

In 2010, he became the first skier since Sweden’s Gunde Svan to win the 50 kilometer race at Holmenkollen, the Winter Olympics and the World Championships.

Days later he was skiing the anchor leg in the 4 x 10 km relay. When he took over from Lars Berger who was skiing the 3rd leg, he was 37.5 seconds behind the lead group. Despite this he managed to catch and overtake France and the Czech Republic to win Norway a silver medal. Northug then won his first individual medal at the olympics when he won gold at the Men’s 50 kilometre classic. Less than two weeks later, he won the 50 kilometre freestyle event at the Holmenkollen, becoming the first skier to win the 50 km at the Winter Olympics, World Championships, and Holmenkollen since Sweden’s Gunde Svan reached that triple crown in 1988.

Before he joined the World Cup he competed in a few Continental Cup meetings, but mostly in the Scandinavian Cup. During his Scandinavian Cup career (2004/05 & 2005/06) he had seven podium finishes, he came second once in 2004/05, and in 2005/06 he scored four victories, and two second places.

He has siblings named Tomas and Even. He previously dated Rachael Nordtomme.

Petter Northug Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Skier
House	Living in own house.

Petter Northug is one of the richest Skier from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Petter Northug 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a star early on, becoming the first junior to ever win a Norwegian National Championship.

He is an avid poker player and has campaigned for the legalization of the sport in Norway.

Petter Northug Jr. (born 6 January 1986) is a Norwegian former cross-country skier and double Olympic champion. He won a total of 13 World Championship and 2 Winter Olympic gold medals with 20 medals overall (2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze at the Olympics, 13 gold and 3 silver at the World Ski Championships), and 18 individual FIS Cross-Country World Cup wins with 13 podium places. He is also the record holder for most stage wins (13) in Tour de Ski. By winning his ninth gold medal in the Nordic World Ski Championships in 4 × 10 km relay in Val di Fiemme 2013 he leveled the achievement of Bjørn Dæhlie who had been the most successful World Champion male skier up to that point.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height	6 ft 1 in
Weight	183 lbs

Petter Northug height 6 ft 1 in Petter weight 183 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Petter Northug Dating?

According to our records, Petter Northug is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Petter Northug’s is not dating anyone.

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Northug won his first gold medal at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Sapporo as a member of the 4 x 10 km relay in 2007. Northug completed the last leg of the relay, beating Sweden and Russia on the sprint for the finish line. He was also in a good position to compete for silverware in the 30 kilometer duathlon, but he fell in the last part of the race and was disappointed to finish fifth.

Facts & Trivia

Petter Ranked on the list of most popular Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Petter Northug celebrates birthday on January 6 of every year.

He was far more successful at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec, where he earned three golds in the 15 km + 15 km double pursuit, 4 x 10 km relay and 50 km freestyle mass start. In all three events he sprinted away from the rest of the pack to win the race.

What is Petter Northug doing now?

Petter Northug Jr. He is expected to work as a commentator of skiing , on channel TV 2 during the winter of 2021/2022.

He is a younger brother of Petter Northug and Tomas Northug.

Who is the best cross country skier ever?

The greatest men’s cross country skier of all time is Bjørn Dæhlie due to his success in all three major competitions: the Olympics, the FIS Cross- Country World Cup, and the FIS World Ski Championships.

Who is the oldest cross country skier?

Herman Smith-Johannsen CM
Resting place| Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada
Education| Norwegian Military Academy, University of Berlin
Occupation| Skier
Known for| (A) Introducing cross country skiing to Canada and North America (B) Oldest living man for 22 days (14 December 1986 – 5 January 1987)