'All Norwegians are born with skis on their feet,' Norwegian reporter explains her country's dominance at the Olympics

At this year's Winter Olympics, one country has dominated: Norway. Sara Sivertsen Fahrendorff, a sports journalist based in Oslo, discusses how Norway's culture plays a role in its sporting success.


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