Olympic and World Champion Petter Northug Jr of Norway has agreed to a 3-year contract with the Norwegian Ski Federation. This contract agreement will allow for Northug to represent Norway at international ski competitions through the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Fans of Nordic skiing will be able to watch Northug compete on the 2016 FIS World Cup calendar when the season kicks off in just over a month in Ruka, Finland.
"This agreement gives me the sporting freedom I need to win more ski races and take more gold for Norway. My goal is to go ski fast for Norway on World Cup this coming winter and in the major championships that will follow," says Northug