He looked strong, but he might have gone out too hard. It's a good number to have (No. 1). He might have been a little too excited.

He's sort of the Lance Armstrong of Nordic skiing. He doesn't leave anything to chance: equipment, training, planning for race day.

Obviously we will have to sit down and decide how to use the money in the right way and not waste it away. It's too early to say the impact it will have, but it should have an impact.

No one understands cross country; no one is interested in the U.S.. Sponsorship and recognition are hard to get. It's like cricket in Norway.

He's got all the skills. He's talented, he has that work ethic, he's intelligent and methodical. He's professional. He doesn't leave anything to chance.