Petter Northug
Awards & Honours
25
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Covers
2
Records
Petter Northug's list of achievements is nothing short of extraordinary. He holds the record for the most World Championship gold medals by a male cross-country skier, with 13, surpassing the legendary Bjørn Dæhlie. His two Olympic golds at Vancouver 2010, including a dramatic 50 km comeback, are etched in Norwegian sports history. He also won the World Cup overall title three times and the Tour de Ski twice, setting a record with 13 stage wins. His Egebergs Ærespris in 2010 recognized his excellence across multiple sports, a rare honour.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Egebergs Ærespris
Awarded for excellence in multiple sports, specifically cross-country skiing and athletics.
Norwegian Sport of the Year
Voted as Norway's top athlete of the year.
Norwegian Sport of the Year
Voted as Norway's top athlete of the year for the second time.
Norwegian Sport of the Year
Voted as Norway's top athlete of the year for the third time.
Record for Most World Championship Golds by a Male Skier
Surpassed Bjørn Dæhlie's record with 13 World Championship gold medals.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Cross-Country Skiers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Red Bull
2015-03-01
Petter Northug Writes History in Falun
Records & Feats
Most World Championship Gold Medals by a Male Cross-Country Skier
Won 13 gold medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, surpassing Bjørn Dæhlie's previous record of 9.
Most Tour de Ski Stage Wins
Won 13 individual stages in the Tour de Ski, more than any other skier in the event's history.