Cross Country Skiing
Håvard Solås Taugböl and Ansgar Evensen Selected for Norway’s World Championships Team
January 28, 2025 / Yle
The Norwegian Ski Federation has finalized its selection for the World Championships team in Trondheim by adding two male cross-country skiers, Håvard Solås Taugböl and Ansgar Evensen. Taugböl impressed with a fifth-place finish in the Engadin free technique sprint and a strong performance at the Norwegian Championships, while Evensen secured his spot as the third best Norwegian in Engadin. Team leader Ulf Morten Aunen explained that the selections were based on recent results, although final decisions regarding rider participation will be made following upcoming World Cup events.
Saved World Championship Dream in the Twelfth Hour: ‘It Has Been a Roller Coaster’
January 28, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian cross-country skier Håvard Solås Taugbøl, along with teammate Ansgar Evensen, secured the final spots on the men’s team for the World Championships in Trondheim after a dramatic sprint race in Engadin. The article details the emotional highs and lows of the season and explains how the selection process has been decided based on recent form, leaving one of the two to serve as a reserve.
Blue Bombers Nordic Sweeps Invite
January 28, 2025 / Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Lake Placid’s varsity boys and girls Nordic ski teams dominated the Section VII Nordic Invitational held at Mount Van Hoevenberg. The Blue Bombers delivered impressive performances with strong individual results, leading both the boys’ and girls’ races, while local rivals from Guilderland, Saranac Lake, and Shenendehowa posted competitive times.
Eveliina Piippo and Remi Lindholm Struggle This Season – Coach Explains Why
January 27, 2025 / Yle
Coach Santeri Erola discussed the difficulties his athletes Remi Lindholm and Eveliina Piippo have experienced this season. While Lindholm has shown slight signs of improvement at the Engadin World Cup, both athletes have been struggling to perform at their traditional international level, with equipment issues and overall training challenges contributing to the problem.
CEO wants youth to shape the Ski World Championship in Falun: "A celebration everyone will be attracted to"
January 27, 2025 / SVT
Jonas Peterson, the CEO of the Ski World Championship 2027 in Falun, aims to engage the younger generation in shaping the event into a vibrant celebration that appeals to all. With a background in event and arena development, Peterson views this challenge as a significant opportunity and emphasizes the importance of youth involvement.
Klæbo Bypasses World Cup Event for Training
January 27, 2025 / Eurosport
Cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo will not participate in the upcoming World Cup event in Cogne, Italy, opting instead to prioritize his training. Klæbo aims to focus on his performance after previously winning both the sprint and 20-kilometer events in Engadin, Switzerland.
Perttu Hyvärinen Returns to the World Cup This Weekend
January 27, 2025 / Yle
Perttu Hyvärinen is set to make his return to the World Cup this weekend in Cogna, Italy. The Finnish team will feature 7 female and 10 male skiers, with Hyvärinen looking to bounce back after a challenging season.
Johannes Hösflot Kläbo Shines with Impressive Performance at the World Cup
January 27, 2025 / Yle
Norwegian superstar Johannes Hösflot Kläbo impresses at the World Cup with dominant performances in both sprint and distance events, showcasing his skill ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. Meanwhile, Finnish athletes experience mixed results, with notable performances but also setbacks.
Expert's concern ahead of the World Championships: "Must work hard for medals"
January 27, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
With only a month left until the Ski World Championships in Trondheim, concerns are rising regarding the Swedish wax team. Expert Hanna Falk emphasizes that they must work diligently to secure medals, following disappointing results in recent competitions.
Winter Sports: Mona Brorsson and Mathias Fredriksson on Heat Training: 'Will Become Bigger and Bigger'
January 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
The article discusses the growing trend of 'heat training' among cross-country skiers and biathletes as a method to boost oxygen uptake. Experts Mona Brorsson and Mathias Fredriksson explain that, although the technique may seem daunting, it is increasingly embraced as a complement to altitude training – a sentiment shared also by long-distance skier Axel Jutterström, who is preparing for Vasaloppet.
Langlauf: Moch and Carl run out of power in the mass start
January 26, 2025 / sportschau.de
In the mass start race held in Engadin, Friedrich Moch and Victoria Carl both failed to achieve a top-10 finish, with Moch placing 13th and Carl finishing in 12th. The race was won by Norwegian Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo who continues to dominate the World Cup standings.
Kerttu Niskanen unexpectedly falls out of the lead battle – Expert sees extra opponent for weak Finland
January 26, 2025 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen finished unexpectedly far behind in the World Cup event in Engadin, where her performance was hindered by equipment issues. Finnish skiers struggled in the competition, leading experts to suggest equipment deficiencies were a contributing factor to their disappointing results as Norwegian skiers dominated the event.