- Petter Northug was born on January 6, 1986 in Norway.
- Won 4 Olympic medals in 2010 in Vancouver - 2 gold in the 50 km classical and team sprint, one silver in the relay and one bronze in the individual sprint.
- Has six gold medals from junior World Championships over the years.
- Won 16 medals from World Championships over the years - 13 gold and 3 silver.
- His brother Tomas also skis professionally and won the Junior World Championships in sprint in 2010.
- During his Scandinavian Cup career (2004-2005 and 2005-2006) he had seven podium finishes, came second once in 200-2005, and in 2005-2006 scored four victories, and two second places.
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