Cross Country Skiing
Trondheim Ski World Championships Claim to Be the Most Sustainable Ever – But Flight Emissions Are Under Fire
February 01, 2025 / NRK
The article discusses the ambitious sustainability measures undertaken by the organizers of the Ski World Championships in Trondheim, including the use of wood briquettes for heating VIP tents and the promotion of greener transport options. Despite these initiatives, critics warn that the increasing number of flight journeys, which account for the majority of emissions, undermines the claim of being the most sustainable event ever.
Cross-Country Skiing: Talent's Monster Qualifier – Through to Quarterfinals: 'I Knew It'
February 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skiers delivered impressive performances in a sprint qualifier in Cogne, Italy. Young talent Anton Grahn, finishing third, secured his spot in the quarterfinals alongside teammates Edvin Anger, Måns Skoglund, and Johan Häggström, while four Swedish women, led by Maja Dahlqvist, advanced on the ladies’ side.
Will Finland's Winning Streak Continue on Saturday? Expert Expects Jasmi Joensuu’s Breakaway to Force Others to Hurry
February 01, 2025 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skiers Kerttu Niskanen and Jasmi Joensuu clinched a rare team sprint World Cup victory in Cogne, Italy, continuing Finland's strong performance since their last win in 2013. Expert Aino-Kaisa Saarinen praised Joensuu’s powerful anchoring effort and highlighted the tough competition ahead at the World Championships in Trondheim, noting that even a strict judging line can be beneficial if enforced early.
Anger goes against his own plan: 'Should have skipped it...'
February 01, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Edvin Anger, originally planning to skip the weekend, is standing on the start line for the sprint event at the World Cup in Italian Cogne. He voices his disappointment that some competitors do not prioritize the World Cup, which he finds unfortunate for the sport.
King of Cogne Valnes wins second Sprint in two days: 'I really enjoy it here'
February 01, 2025 / FIS Cross-Country
Norwegian skier Erik Valnes secured his sixth individual Coop FIS World Cup victory by winning the Men's Sprint Classic in Cogne, Italy. This win, following a Team Sprint Classic victory with Even Northug, helped complete an all-Norwegian podium and boosted his ranking in the sprint standings ahead of the overall leader, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo.
Dahlqvist Claims First World Cup Victory Since 2021 with 'Win or Die' Sprint
February 01, 2025 / FIS Ski
Sweden’s Maja Dahlqvist secured her first individual Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup win in over three years by winning the Women’s Sprint Classic in Cogne, Italy. The victory, achieved with a determined 'win or die' attitude during the final stretch, comes ahead of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in her new hometown of Trondheim, and highlights strong performances by her training partner and competitors.
Swedish Skier Demands Penalty for Kerttu Niskanen – Finnish Winner Surprised in Interview
January 31, 2025 / Yle
In an incident during the Cogna sprint relay in Italy, Swedish cross‐country skier Johanna Hagström expressed her frustration over Finnish skier Kerttu Niskanen’s decision to switch tracks in the final lap. Niskanen, who was unaware of the controversy during the race, later explained that she changed course to follow her team’s fastest competitor, while her teammate Jasmi Joensuu celebrated their victory.
Cross-Country Skiing: National Team for World Championships Finalized – ‘It Will Take Something Extraordinary’
January 31, 2025 / SVT Sport
The Swedish cross-country skiing national team’s selection for the World Championships has been largely finalized. National team chief Anders Byström explains that only athletes with extraordinary results will secure a spot, with four names—Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson, Jonna Sundling, and Johanna Hagström—already announced and the remainder to be revealed during the SM-week in Borås.
Kerttu Niskanen's Performance Indicated a Rare Victory – Jasmi Joensuu Revealed His Morning Thoughts
January 31, 2025 / Yle
In Italy’s Cogne, Finnish cross-country skiers Jasmi Joensuu and Kerttu Niskanen clinched a surprising win in the dual sprint, with Joensuu celebrating his first World Cup victory and Niskanen marking her first sprint win in the series. The pair triumphed over strong teams from Sweden and Germany, and they are now setting their sights on the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim.
Iivo Niskanen Furious: Harsh Accusation Against Norwegian Boss
January 31, 2025 / Yle
Cross-country skier Iivo Niskanen was disqualified from the team qualification stage after his performance in the team sprint was deemed to have used an illegal skating technique during what should have been a classical style race. Enraged by the decision – which also marked his second yellow card of the season – Niskanen took to Instagram, accusing the officials of bias and hinting at internal issues involving the former head coach Magnar Daleniin as he prepares to join the Ski Classics tour.
Jules Chappaz and Richard Jouve Second in Team Sprint at Cogne World Cup
January 31, 2025 / L'Équipe
French cross-country skiers Jules Chappaz and Richard Jouve finished second in the team sprint event at the World Cup stage in Cogne, Italy. They narrowly lost to the Norwegian duo Erik Valnes and Even Northug, while another French team finished eighth.
Jasmi Joensuu Achieves His First World Cup Victory – Praises His Loved Ones on Viaplay
January 31, 2025 / Yle
Finnish cross‐country skiers Jasmi Joensuu and Kerttu Niskanen celebrated a memorable team sprint win in the World Cup, marking Joensuu’s first victory at this level. The article highlights how Joensuu surged ahead of rivals such as Sweden’s Maja Dahlqvist and Germany’s Coletta Rydzek, and recalls the last Finnish win from 2013 featuring Aino-Kaisa Saarinen and Anne Kyllönen.