On today's show we turn inward to highlight one of our own great athletes! Today's guest is Vegard Jarvis Westergard, a Norwegian-Canadian athlete who competes for the Canadian National Orienteering Team. We discuss his background growing up in Norway, explaining how his father’s Canadian roots and a love for the outdoors led him to represent Canada on the world stage.
Vegard describes orienteering as a complex sport that blends high-speed physical endurance with intricate navigation skills, where the fastest runner is not always the winner. We then turn to his recent success at the 2025 World Games in China, where he secured a third-place finish. Westergard shares insights into his training routines in Oslo and expresses his desire to see the sport grow through grassroots efforts in Canada. We really dive into his love of navigating the unpredictable nature of the wilderness and the mental challenge of solving puzzles while racing through rugged terrain.
Vegard also introduces us to the maybe the "steepest race in the world"
The stoltzekleiven opp
Learn more about this race here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTtH7UeQdFA
Also, if you're interested in Orienteering check out Squadrats.
Learn more about Squadrats here
Visit Orienteering Canada here
Sponsors: Ostrich Running here
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