Cross Country Skiing
Vilma Ryytty Amazed by Her Finnish Championship Title – Just Two Minutes Behind at Spa Skiing Last December
January 12, 2025 / Yle
Vilma Ryytty won the 20 kilometers combined race during the Finnish Championships in Imatra, also securing silver medals in the sprint and 10 kilometers events. This victory is her first Finnish championship, and she expressed amazement at her performance, especially considering her previous placement in the same locality in December.
New Success for Stina Nilsson – Second Place in Italy
January 12, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Stina Nilsson continues to impress in the Ski Classics circuit, finishing second in the 11-kilometer race with individual start in La Venosta, Italy. This marks a strong debut season for the 31-year-old in long-distance skiing, where she also outperformed fellow Swedish skier Jenny Larsson. On the men's side, Oskar Kardin won the race with Max Novak taking second place.
Alvar Myhlback on the Hell of a Race in Ski Classics
January 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
Alvar Myhlback finished sixth in the 11-kilometer race at La Venosta, describing the challenging conditions he faced during the event as nothing short of hellish. Competing at high altitudes and steep inclines, Myhlback stated that he experienced tremendous fatigue and difficulty during the race.
Success for Stina Nilsson in Ski Classics – takes second place
January 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
Stina Nilsson achieved a solid performance at the Ski Classics event in La Venosta, finishing in second place. This follows her impressive fourth place in the previous long race, showcasing her strong endurance and competitive spirit in the long-distance ski races.
Steamboat Springs Nordic team opens season with five state qualifiers
January 12, 2025 / Steamboat Pilot
The Steamboat Springs High School Nordic ski team has successfully opened its season with five athletes qualifying for the state championship through their performance in a recent 5-kilometer race in Aspen. The team, led by coach Katie Lindquist, is set to compete next at Spring Gulch in Carbondale.
Expert praises the importance of Antti Tuisku's example for public health – still disappointed with competition performance
January 11, 2025 / Yle
Antti Tuisku competed for the first time in the Finnish Championships, finishing 142nd in the men's 10 km classical event. Expert Kalle Lassila views Tuisku's performance as expected, believing he can improve with more competition experience.
Ski Classics: Anikken Gjerde Alnæs after Severe Injury: – Should Not Be Possible
January 11, 2025 / NRK
Anikken Gjerde Alnæs defied expectations after suffering a devastating knee injury that left her unable to bend her knee more than 90 degrees. Despite the odds, she has returned to become a competitive skier in the Ski Classics series, winning multiple events and demonstrating her resilience and dedication to the sport.
Debutant Antti Tuisku Praises the Skiing Community But Faces Difficulty: "It's a Terrible Sport"
January 11, 2025 / Yle
Skiing for the first time in the Finnish Championships, Antti Tuisku faced significant challenges, finishing in 142nd place. Despite good support from fans, he described the sport as tough, expressing surprise at the encouragement he received during the race.
Large number of fans supported Antti Tuisku's first Finnish Championships skiing – former artist: 'It was emotional'
January 11, 2025 / Yle
Antti Tuisku, a former pop star, made his debut in competitive skiing at the Finnish Championships, attracting a large crowd of fans. His participation brought new viewers to the event, with many supporters cheering him on throughout the race, where he finished 142nd out of participants.
Kajaani's Volunteer Payments for Early Snow Tracks Generated Thousands
January 10, 2025 / Yle
In Kajaani, Finland, volunteer payments introduced for skiing on early snow tracks have generated a few thousand euros, which will be used for the maintenance of these tracks. The city aims to extend the tracks and improve access for skiers of various skill levels.
World Cup stage at Les Rousses confirmed after snow control meeting
January 10, 2025 / L'Équipe
The World Cup stage at Les Rousses in Jura will indeed take place from January 17 to 19, following a positive snow control meeting. The final decision on the race loop will be made early next week.
Fossesholm Crushes All in Falun – Strong Candidate for the World Championship Team
January 10, 2025 / Eurosport
Helene Marie Fossesholm delivered an impressive performance in the 10-kilometer freestyle at the Scandinavian Cup in Falun, finishing 33.2 seconds ahead of the second-place runner. Her strong results recently have made her a prime candidate for the Norwegian team for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim.