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Greenland Biathlete Urges U.S. to Reject Greenland Takeover

1/15/2026

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Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark, 25, expressed anxiety over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of wanting to take over Greenland.
Competing in the biathlon World Cup in Germany, she said the threats distressed her family and fellow athletes.
She would represent Denmark at the Winter Olympics.
She urged Americans to oppose the takeover, arguing that if the U.S. acts forcefully, it should face consequences similar to Russia's conduct in the Olympics.

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Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark, 25, expressed anxiety over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of wanting to take over Greenland.
Competing in the biathlon World Cup in Germany, she said the threats distressed her family and fellow athletes.
She would represent Denmark at the Winter Olympics.
She urged Americans to oppose the takeover, arguing that if the U.S. acts forcefully, it should face consequences similar to Russia's conduct in the Olympics.