Expect Norway’s cross-country skiing domination to make them favourites again for the overall medal count at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: Reuters Expect Norway’s cross-country skiing domination to make them favourites again for the overall medal count at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Expect Norway’s cross-country skiing domination to make them favourites again for the overall medal count at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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Beijing 2022: who are the powerhouse nations? Norway, Germany, Canada and US certain to dominate again

  • Norway’s cross-country skiing dominance makes them favourites once again given the plethora of events
  • Look for the United States to potentially move up as they continue to develop winter sports athletes

Topic |   Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
Patrick Blennerhassett
Patrick Blennerhassett

Updated: 11:25am, 7 Feb, 2021

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Expect Norway’s cross-country skiing domination to make them favourites again for the overall medal count at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: Reuters Expect Norway’s cross-country skiing domination to make them favourites again for the overall medal count at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Expect Norway’s cross-country skiing domination to make them favourites again for the overall medal count at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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