How Norway Became a Powerhouse for All Seasons

With money from an oil boom, Norway, a force at the Winter Olympics for generations, is now churning out elite performers in track, soccer and other sports, too.

The Bislett Games, an annual track and field meet in Oslo, is a highlight of Norway’s sporting calendar.With money from an oil boom, Norway, a force at the Winter Olympics for generations, is now churning out elite performers in track, soccer and other sports, too.

The Bislett Games, an annual track and field meet in Oslo, is a highlight of Norway’s sporting calendar.

By Rory Smith

Photographs by David B. Torch

Reporting from Oslo

Aug. 5, 2024

As the runners hit the penultimate bend, the racing pulse of the music starts to beat faster.…