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“Third time's the charm”: Snowboard sensation Marcus Kleveland eyes an Olympic moment, 10 years in the making

By Eleanor Kittle

Denim overshirt, €250, Floral patterned shirt, €220, Denim trousers, €180, Wool sweater, €220. All Samsøe Samsøe. Ring. Talent’s own. Photo: Ole Martin Halvorsen

Norway's Marcus Kleveland has long been a snowboarding sensation, consistently dominating his sport by landing never-before-seen tricks in competition. Yet, he’s keen not to be defined by an activity he strongly disliked when he first tried it. We delve into the life of the man behind the board as he prepares to represent his homeland at the 2026 Winter Olympics