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 The Bergen Brann’s Carl-Erik Torp on Monday was operated to place the AED he had to have after his collapse during the game against Sogndal last weekend. “When the operation was over, I was sore and tired in body, but very happy to have it done. Now I am a machine,” Torp wrote on twitter [...]  This year Anders “The Viking” Krohn is taking a giant step closer to his goal of becoming only the second Norwegian race car driver to compete in the world’s greatest auto race, the Indianapolis 500. Krohn, 23, who resides in Houston, Texas, will drive the Belardi Auto Racing No. 9 this year in Firestone [...]  Venerable soccer club in Brooklyn, N.Y., honors 100 years this year By Christy Olsen Field Norwegian American Weekly This is certainly a year for celebration: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen is recognized this year for reaching the South Pole 100 years ago. But his initial fame came in 1906, when he and his crew became [...]  The Cross-Country 50 km for men on Sunday is the last competition in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championship 2011. The medal ceremony will take place in [...]  Norway’s cross-country queen, Marit Bjørgen, captured the first gold medal of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011 in Oslo, when she won the women’s 1.3km freestyle sprint on Thursday. ““It’s a fantastic start for me. I usually win the bronze in the opening race,” Bjørgen remarked. This was Norway’s 100th Gold Medal in [...]  Norway’s top cross country skier Petter Northug, who has not competed this season, after he was declared overtrained a few weeks ago, will participate in the Norwegian Cup Saturday. Following tests last weekend, which showed he was back in form, he is back in training, and will race the 30km classic style on Saturday [...]  Cyclist hopes for World Cup gold “If all goes well, I can probably fight to the very top,” said Edvald Boasson Hagen to NRK as he prepared to fly to Australia for the World Cup. The World Cup takes place place in Melbourne, Australia Sept. 29- Oct. 3. The Norwegian cycling team stood at [...]  With many afternoon events, two evening ski-jumping competitions and several events per day, everything is pointing to a huge spectator turnout during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships at Holmenkollen this winter. Ticket sales started 1 September at 11 a.m. With 21 events over 11 days (24 February – 6 March), the WSC [...] Aksel Lund Svindal’s coach has resigned after five years as the head of Norway’s men’s Alpine ski team. Marius Arnesen said on the Norwegian federation’s Web site that after “an incredible time” he wanted to spend more time with his family. To read the rest of the article, click here. Source: Associated [...]  Norway’s changing cabin culture: Ask a Norwegian where he most likes to be, and he is likely to say at his cabin. In Norway, cabins are getting bigger and better-appointed. What is the environmental impact of this development, and why do Norwegians so enjoy cabin life? To most Norwegians, the term “cabin” conjures up [...] |
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