Athletes to watch at the FIS cross-country ski World Cup in Davos

Team Norway out in force

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo

If there’s a king of cross-country skiing, it’s Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo. With seven Olympic medals and nine world championship titles to his name, Klæbo’s ability to dominate the sprint races is unmatched. Leading a stacked Norwegian squad in Davos, this youngest Olympic champion in his sport is looking to add yet another victory to his remarkable career.

But, even kings have off days, and Klæbo struggled to find his rhythm last weekend (8 December) in Lillehammer. Now, with his eye on a comeback, he’s ready to make Davos his stage and keep building toward his third Olympic Winter Games.

Harald Østberg Amundsen

Then there’s Harald Østberg Amundsen, the reigning Crystal Globe champ, who has been stealing headlines so far in this early season. His thrilling victory in Lillehammer’s men’s skiathlon, a photo finish against some of Norway’s biggest names, was a masterclass in racing strategy.

These World Cups are also races within themselves for the Norwegian team, who are all vying for one of Norway’s four coveted spots at the World Championships on home snow this March.

A win in Davos could put him one step closer to punching his ticket to Trondheim, where he hopes to turn his silver and bronze medals into gold.