Veteran cross‑country skier Therese Johaug, now 38, said that breaking Ingrid Kristiansen’s long‑standing Norwegian record feels more like a dream than a concrete target. She emphasized that reports suggesting she is actively pursuing the mark are inaccurate. Johaug described such claims as "fake news". The athlete reiterated her focus on her current competition schedule rather than historical benchmarks. She added that any future attempts would depend on her health and form.