Cross-country skiing star Therese Johaug has hung up the boards and is dedicating herself to her task as a mother. Compatriot Petter Northug, of all people, fuelled the rumours that there could be a return to the winter sports circus after all.

"We hope and believe that Therese will compete in a World Cup on home soil," said the 37-year-old. Johaug left the door open for a comeback: "You never know what's going to happen in the future"