Two-time Olympic champion in cross-country skiing Petter Northug addressed questions regarding the controversial act of skier Astrid Øyre Slind, who burned her race number before the Janteloppet competition.
When asked about the criticism, Northug inquired which specific criticism was being referred to. After being informed of the decision to reduce the prize money for women, he stated that there had been no criticism regarding it.
How do I interpret Astrid’s reaction? She looks very happy in that photo, so that’s how I see it.
Recall that Slind burned her race number in protest against the organizers' decision to reduce the prize money for women to 60,000 kroner, while the prize for the men's race winner stood at 500,000 kroner. Petter Northug is the founder, nominal leader, and shareholder of the Janteloppet race.
It was previously reported that Northug is considering acquiring Austrian citizenship.
