Born to ski: Experts and fans say Norway owes Olympic dominance to tradition, depth and development

Federaţia Rusă

TESERO, Italy (AP) — Outside the Olympic cross-country stadium in the Dolomite mountains, Norwegian flags drape over the railings like bunting on a national holiday. Fans from the Scandinavian country have set up camp nearby and keep a live tally of medals won by their athletes at the Milan Cortina Games . After every victory, a gold sticker is pressed onto the board. There have been plenty to add: Norway leads the medals table with 33 — 15 gold, eight silver and 10 bronze. And its dominance

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