Cross Country Skiing
Billionaire Christer Gardell promises more support for Swedish cross-country skiing: "Many have reached out"
March 20, 2025 / SVT Sport
Billionaire financier Christer Gardell has pledged additional support for Swedish cross-country skiing, having already invested millions in notable athletes. He believes in the importance of sports for public health and national pride and encourages more businesses to contribute to elite sports in Sweden.
Jonna Sundling and Frida Karlsson will miss the Salpausselkä races
March 20, 2025 / Yle
Swedish cross-country skiers Jonna Sundling and Frida Karlsson have announced they will skip the World Cup finals in Salpausselkä. Sundling, who won multiple titles at the recent World Championships, is ill and focusing on upcoming national championships, while Karlsson is recovering from leg issues endured during the season.
Salpausselän kisat begin today – the weather forecast for the weekend looks harsh for the ski tracks
March 20, 2025 / YLE
With sunny weather predicted for the Salpausselkä competition weekend, organizers face challenges maintaining the ski tracks. Competition Director Juha Hyvönen discusses strategies to keep the tracks in good condition during the events.
Top Swedish Skiers Miss Competitions in Lahti
March 20, 2025 / SVT Sport
Several key Swedish athletes, including Frida Karlsson and Jonna Sundling, will miss the upcoming World Cup competitions in Lahti due to readiness concerns. Head coach Stefan Thomson emphasizes the importance of their rehabilitation ahead of future training periods.
Gold Medalists Missing From World Cup Finals
March 20, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Gold medalists from the World Championships, Frida Karlsson and Jonna Sundling, will not be participating in the final World Cup event for the season taking place in Lahti, Finland. Karlsson has ended her season after the five-mile event, while Sundling is resting after recovering from an earlier cold but targets the Swedish Championships in early April.
Johannes Klaebo wins sprint in Tallinn, Frenchman Jules Chappaz finishes second tie
March 19, 2025 / L'Équipe
Johannes Klaebo secured another victory in the sprint event held in Tallinn, while French skier Jules Chappaz finished in a commendable tie for second place. With this win, Klaebo marks his 16th consecutive sprint victory, reinforcing his lead in both the sprint and overall standings of the World Cup.
Jasmi Joensuu secures sprint cup victory
March 19, 2025 / Yle
Jasmi Joensuu has clinched the victory in the sprint cup of the cross-country skiing World Cup, becoming the second Finnish skier to achieve this feat. Joensuu's impressive performance placed her sixth in the recent World Cup sprint race held in Tallinn, solidifying her lead in the sprint cup rankings ahead of the final competition in Lahti.
Despite Qualifying Exit: DSV Star on Historical Podium Course
March 19, 2025 / Sport1
Victoria Carl made headlines as she approaches a historic podium finish in the overall World Cup standings despite failing to qualify in the sprint event in Tallinn. The German athlete maintains a strong lead over her closest competitor, Kerttu Niskanen, setting herself up for a groundbreaking result this season.
Commentary: Jasmi Joensuu Could Make History with Just One Podium Finish – Why is This Possible?
March 19, 2025 / Yle
Jasmi Joensuu is on the verge of making Finnish skiing history by potentially winning the sprint cup in cross-country skiing with just one podium finish. This situation arises from a change in the points system that rewards participation over victories, leading to a unique and potentially record-breaking season for Joensuu despite fewer podiums than previous champions.
Jasmi Joensuu secures her sprint cup title – here's everything from the Tallinn World Cup
March 19, 2025 / Yle
Jasmi Joensuu has claimed the sprint cup title after a strong performance in Tallinn, where she secured a sixth-place finish. The women's sprint event was won by Switzerland's Nadine Fähndrich, while Norwegians continued to dominate in the men's category.