This Norwegian university based Pro Team has young athletes who are all under 26 at press time. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim started their cross-country ski program for students in 1910, and in 2018, the first ever university Pro Team in Visma Ski Classics was established.

Of these young skiers, Olaf Talmo is the most recognizable name in Visma Ski Classics last season as he did four races, and his 56^th place at Årefjällsloppet was the best result. Hans Petter Rolke completed Vasaloppet as the 75^th fastest skier last winter while his teammate and the captain Matias Sølvsberg Noren finished 98^th.

The remaining four athletes in the team do not have many merits to show for as they have not participated in any Pro Tour events nor have any FIS ranking points. Season XII offers them an ample platform to make a name for themselves.

The team’s director Matias Noren seems to think that they have a great chance to be seen, and he proudly states that his team combines brains and muscles.

“Since our premiere in Visma Ski Classics, the team have managed to achieve both many great results and many great Master’s degrees. If Visma Ski Classics had a `smart and wise´-bib, we would definitely have wore it. For the upcoming season we can guarantee, as we do every year, that our green suits will be noticed!”

Pro Team director: Matias Noren

Country: Norway

Ranking: 25.

Athletes: http://www.vismaskiclassics.com/pro-skiing/pro-teams/team-ntnui-sweco/