Cross Country Skiing
Frustrated Eveliina Piippo snapped at reporter: "I think it has become clear to you" – Vilma Ryytty's success
January 17, 2025 / Yle
Eveliina Piippo expressed frustration after a disappointing performance at the World Cup in Les Rousses, finishing in 41st place. Meanwhile, Vilma Ryytty achieved a personal best with a 16th place finish, highlighting her recovery from earlier struggles this season.
Jessie Diggins Dominates the 10 km Freestyle at Les Rousses
January 17, 2025 / L'ÉQUIPE
Jessie Diggins, the leader of the World Cup standings, showcased her dominance by winning the 10 km freestyle race at Les Rousses, finishing ahead of Germany's Victoria Carl and Norway's Astrid Slind. The top French competitor, Flora Dolci, secured an 11th place finish, while Delphine Claudel was sidelined due to injury.
Iivo Niskanen Surprised by His Performance - Gave Promising Comments on His Condition
January 17, 2025 / Yle
Iivo Niskanen expressed satisfaction with his performance in the 10 km freestyle race despite finishing far behind the leaders. He is optimistic about his fitness level and looks forward to upcoming competitions, highlighting that he performed better than he expected after a long break from racing.
Iver Andersen Wins 10 km Free at Les Rousses
January 17, 2025 / L'Équipe
Iver Andersen of Norway secured his second World Cup victory by winning the 10 km freestyle event at Les Rousses. He finished ahead of compatriot Paal Golberg and American Ben Ogden, who achieved his first distance podium.
Shock Surrounding Northug's Announcement: "Is It True?"
January 17, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Norwegian ski legend Petter Northug has announced a possible comeback which raises eyebrows, including discussions about potentially switching nations to Austria. His comeback has drawn reactions from competitors, including Edvin Anger and Calle Halfvarsson.
Iivo Niskanen opens up about his serious illness: "Had the worst possible luck"
January 17, 2025 / Yle
Iivo Niskanen is set to return to the World Cup after a significant break due to illness. He discusses his struggle with sinusitis, which prevented him from competing in major events like the Tour de Ski. The article also highlights the upcoming competitions in Les Rousses, where various Finnish athletes, including Kerttu Niskanen and Ristomatti Hakola, will participate.
Andersen makes the most of Norway absentees with 10km victory in Les Rousses
January 17, 2025 / FIS
Iver Tildheim Andersen capitalized on the absence of key Norwegian skiers to secure a significant victory in the 10km Freestyle at Les Rousses. Andersen's performance marks his second World Cup win, demonstrating his potential ahead of upcoming world championships, as he outpaced American skier Ben Ogden by over nine seconds in excellent skiing conditions.
Steamboat Sailors Nordic team adds to state qualifying list in race No. 2 of the season
January 17, 2025 / Steamboat Pilot & Today
The Steamboat Springs High School Nordic ski team had a successful second race of the season, adding new state qualifiers after strong performances on the Spring Gulch course. Dixie Barnes and Colin Clark led the team, with Barnes finishing third and Clark fourth in their respective races, helping the girls team place third overall and the boys team sixth.
‘A great day’ for Diggins who dominates Les Rousses 10K to extend World Cup lead
January 17, 2025 / FIS
Jessie Diggins returned from injury to claim a decisive victory in the 10km Freestyle in Les Rousses, France, extending her lead in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup. She finished 19.5 seconds ahead of her competitors, showcasing her exceptional performance and solidifying her position as the leader of the overall rankings.
Norwegian Double Victory - Despite Manpower Shortage
January 17, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In the 10-kilometer freestyle race of the World Cup held in France, despite several Norwegian stars missing due to conflicts with national championships, Norway achieved a double victory. Iver Tildheim Andersen won the race, with Pål Golberg finishing second, while Swedish skier William Poromaa secured a fifth-place finish.
Austria is seeking Petter Northug
January 16, 2025 / Yle
Petter Northug, the Norwegian cross-country skiing legend, is considering switching national representation to Austria in hopes of competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics. This follows his efforts to regain competitive fitness after retiring in 2018, as he aims to navigate the competitive landscape in Norway.
Finland's Ski Team Seeks Exclusive Rights to Revolutionary Ski Innovation – Here's Why Negotiations Are Stalled
January 16, 2025 / Yle
The Finnish Ski Team is engaged in negotiations to secure exclusive rights for a new ski technology that has shown promising results during preliminary tests. Despite this potential competitive edge, discussions have not yet reached a conclusion due to concerns over industrial espionage and patent agreements.