The squad included one former medallist at an international championship, Andreas Thorkildsen, but it was long-distance runner Susanne Wigene who took Norway's first medal when she ran in to take the silver medal on the 10,000 metres, a second behind the winner, and the third best time by any Norwegian female runner.
The team included one previous champion at an international competition, Andreas Thorkildsen, but it was long-distance runner Susanne Wigene who secured Norway's first medal on the 10,000 meters, placing second and setting the third fastest time ever for a Norwegian female runner.