Cross Country Skiing
Expert's Proposal: Abolish Nations in the World Cup
March 17, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Expert Hanna Falk suggests that the World Cup format for cross-country skiing should be restructured by abolishing national teams in favor of a long-distance cup model to increase competition diversity. This idea comes in light of a dominant performance by Sweden and Norway at the recent World Championships in Trondheim, where they claimed all gold medals.
Max Novak confirms he will appeal disqualification
March 17, 2025 / SVT Sport
Max Novak has confirmed that he will appeal his recent disqualification after a clash with another competitor during the Ski Classics event Birkebeinerrennet. The incident occurred with about a kilometer left in the race, where he lost significant ground and subsequently received a disqualification for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Jasmi Joensuu aims for victory in the sprint cup – Finland's team named for Tallinn
March 17, 2025 / YLE
Jasmi Joensuu is looking to secure her victory in the sprint cup, with the Finnish team announced for the upcoming competition in Tallinn. The World Cup season is concluding this week, and Joensuu needs two top 20 finishes in the remaining sprint races to ensure her cup win.
Swedish VM Queen Misses This Week's World Cup
March 17, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish ski star Jonna Sundling, the reigning VM queen, will miss the upcoming World Cup sprint in Tallinn due to illness. Another teammate, Linn Svahn, will also not compete for the remainder of the season.
Cross-country Skiing: Linn Svahn Withdraws for the Rest of the Season – Sundling Also Absent in Tallinn
March 17, 2025 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn has announced that she will not compete for the remainder of the season due to a concussion she sustained just before the World Championships. Additionally, Jonna Sundling is also not traveling with the national team to the World Cup sprint event in Tallinn due to illness.
Ski Icon Likely Retires: "I Feel That It's Over"
March 16, 2025 / Sport1
Therese Johaug, the 14-time world champion in cross-country skiing, announced that her career may be coming to an end after her performance at the Holmenkollen. She expressed uncertainty about continuing in the sport, stating there is a 90% chance she will not return for another season.
Krista Pärmäkoski discusses upcoming rehabilitation: "It will probably not be easy"
March 16, 2025 / Yle
Krista Pärmäkoski reflected on her season after facing injury challenges, finishing seventh in a recent World Cup event. Meanwhile, Moa Ilar of Sweden secured a remarkable win in the women's 10 km freestyle race at Holmenkollen, making headlines in the competitive circuit.
Shock in Norway – on the podium in the wrong sport: "Hope someone got rich"
March 16, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a surprising turn of events during a ski race in Holmenkollen, skijäger Einar Hedegart finished second in a cross-country skiing event. This marked his second Nordic competition, where he upset expectations by coming in behind winner Harald Östberg Amundsen. William Poromaa secured sixth place, making it noteworthy for Swedish competitors.
Harald Amundsen Leads Norwegian Sweep in the 10 km Free in Oslo
March 16, 2025 / L'Équipe
Harald Amundsen secured victory in the 10 km freestyle event in Oslo, leading a Norwegian sweep of the podium. Einar Hedegart and Johannes Klaebo took the second and third places respectively, with William Poromaa being the highest non-Norwegian finisher at sixth place.
Moa Ilar wins 10 km in Oslo, Flora Dolci finishes 12th
March 16, 2025 / L'Équipe
Moa Ilar achieved a surprising victory in the 10 km race at the World Cup stage in Oslo, finishing with a time of 25:24.6. Flora Dolci was the top French competitor, ending up in 12th place, while Norwegian Heidi Weng and German Victoria Carl secured the second and third positions, respectively.
Twice Third in Oslo: Carl on a Historic Podium Course
March 16, 2025 / Sport1
Victorious Olympian Victoria Carl made significant strides towards a historic first podium for a German cross-country skier in the overall World Cup standings by clinching third place in Oslo. This came after another third-place finish over a double distance, solidifying her standing in the competition.
Acclaimed Performance: "So Great - It Means a Lot"
March 16, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Moa Ilar had an outstanding performance, winning the women's 10 km freestyle event at Holmenkollen, marking her second career victory in the World Cup. She expressed her joy after the win, stating, "It's been a while since I won, and this means so much to me."