Petter Northug Jr, one of the best cross country skiers in the world, has joined the Oakley team. The Norwegian double Olympic champion is not only an exceptional athlete, but also a colourful, outspoken person who isn’t afraid to give 100% – a perfect match for Oakley.
“I am proud to have Petter Northug on the team because he is a great athlete and a sportsman who fits the Oakley brand perfectly, with a rebellious attitude and a hunger for winning races that few can match”, says Oakley Team Manager Lasse Andersen. Petter Northug’s hunger to win has been rewarded prodigiously: As well as collecting two Olympic gold medals, he has won nine individual FIS Cross-Country World Cups and seven additional podium places. This formidable number of medals reflects the attitude and the perseverance of this exceptional athlete – character traits that have just been given a booster: “Signing with a company like Oakley motivates me to keep training hard and go to the Olympics with hopes of a gold medal”, says Northug.
With the Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi as his main focus, the cross country skiing pro is determined to reach for the stars and go for gold, and Northug is used to getting what he wants. In the season 2005/2006 the 19-year-old made it on to the national team and swiftly claimed his first victory in Falun, Sweden, where he made history as the youngest world cup winner ever. The constant stream of medals since has cemented his status as a cross country champion, proving the value of his strong sprint. Athletes like Petter Northug Jr. not only have high expectations of themselves, but also demand a perfect performance of their equipment. With Oakley, Northug will have all the support he needs to reach for those stars.
Sponsors: Oakley, Red Bull, Alpina boots, Fischer skis, Ski-Go gloves, Swix poles and clothing, Polar and Asics
www.oakley.com
“I am proud to have Petter Northug on the team because he is a great athlete and a sportsman who fits the Oakley brand perfectly, with a rebellious attitude and a hunger for winning races that few can match”, says Oakley Team Manager Lasse Andersen. Petter Northug’s hunger to win has been rewarded prodigiously: As well as collecting two Olympic gold medals, he has won nine individual FIS Cross-Country World Cups and seven additional podium places. This formidable number of medals reflects the attitude and the perseverance of this exceptional athlete – character traits that have just been given a booster: “Signing with a company like Oakley motivates me to keep training hard and go to the Olympics with hopes of a gold medal”, says Northug.With the Winter Olympics 2014 in Sochi as his main focus, the cross country skiing pro is determined to reach for the stars and go for gold, and Northug is used to getting what he wants. In the season 2005/2006 the 19-year-old made it on to the national team and swiftly claimed his first victory in Falun, Sweden, where he made history as the youngest world cup winner ever. The constant stream of medals since has cemented his status as a cross country champion, proving the value of his strong sprint. Athletes like Petter Northug Jr. not only have high expectations of themselves, but also demand a perfect performance of their equipment. With Oakley, Northug will have all the support he needs to reach for those stars.
Sponsors: Oakley, Red Bull, Alpina boots, Fischer skis, Ski-Go gloves, Swix poles and clothing, Polar and Asics
www.oakley.com
