Cross Country Skiing
Expert Mathias Fredriksson Summarizes Sweden’s Tour de Ski: "Worse Than Expected"
January 05, 2025 / SVT
Expert Mathias Fredriksson reviews the Swedish athletes' performance in the most recent Tour de Ski, noting that they secured only three podium finishes, which he deems below expectations. He acknowledges that while the overall results were disappointing, some individuals did perform exceptionally well.
Therese Johaug wins Tour de Ski – beats 20 male competitors
January 05, 2025 / NRK
Therese Johaug won her fourth overall title in the Tour de Ski, outperforming 20 male competitors in the process. She finished the challenging Alpe Cermis climb in an impressive time, solidifying her status as a top performer in cross-country skiing.
Hugo Lapalus third in the Tour de Ski, Johannes Klaebo crowned for the 4th time
January 05, 2025 / L'Équipe
Hugo Lapalus secured third place in the Tour de Ski, repeating his success from the previous year, while Johannes Klaebo claimed his fourth title in this prestigious event. Lapalus demonstrated strong performance during the final ascent despite challenges faced throughout the competition.
Krista Pärmäkoski reveals health struggles: "I expelled everything for three days"
January 05, 2025 / YLE
After the Tour de Ski, Krista Pärmäkoski spoke about her health challenges, including gastrointestinal issues that affected her performance. Despite this, she aims to recover with training at altitude before the upcoming championship events.
Johanna Matintalo Cancels Participation in Tour de Ski
January 04, 2025 / Yle
Finnish skier Johanna Matintalo has withdrawn from the Tour de Ski due to worsening injury problems she has suffered since November. Following the combined competition, Matintalo was in no condition to continue and has decided to skip the final race of the Tour. She will undergo further examination in Finland to determine the next steps.
Kerttu Niskanen’s Collapse Surprises Experts – The Head Coach Has a Contrasting Tone Compared to the Star
January 04, 2025 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen experienced a disappointing performance in a 20km combined event at Val di Fiemme, falling to sixth place. Experts are surprised by her performance, while head coach Teemu Pasanen emphasized the toughness of the competition and the need for endurance on challenging courses leading up to the Olympics.
Therese Johaug Rolls Eyes After Defeat – Gives Herself a One Out of Six
January 04, 2025 / NRK
Therese Johaug expressed her disappointment after her performance in a recent race, criticizing the course conditions as difficult for both herself and her competitors. She won the race but felt that the overall skiing conditions could be improved, especially given the upcoming Olympics.
Double victory for Therese Johaug at Val di Fiemme Skiathlon, taking the lead in the Tour de Ski
January 04, 2025 / L'Équipe
Therese Johaug claimed victory in the 20 km skiathlon at Val di Fiemme, marking her 15th win in the Tour de Ski. With this win, she asserts her position at the top of the Tour's overall standings, adding to her impressive record as a competitive skier.
Langlauf - Stadlober Second at Second to Last Tour de Ski Stage
January 04, 2025 / Krone.at
Teresa Stadlober achieved a strong performance by finishing second in the skiathlon at Val di Fiemme during the Tour de Ski, solidifying her sixth place overall. This race featured a notable duel with Norway's Therese Johaug, who claimed first place.
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Supreme Johaug Dominated Competitors: – It’s a Knockout
January 04, 2025 / Eurosport
Therese Johaug showcased her incredible strength in the 20-kilometer skiathlon during the Tour de Ski, securing a commanding victory and taking the lead in the overall standings. With this performance, Johaug has demonstrated her dominance over her competitors, leaving them struggling to match her remarkable pace.
Skiathlon - Strong! Vermeulen Finishes Fifth in Second Last Tour Race
January 04, 2025 / Krone
Mika Vermeulen delivered an impressive performance on Saturday, finishing fifth in the skiathlon event at the Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme. He battled at the front for most of the race, but ultimately finished 5.1 seconds behind the winner, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.
Lotta Udnes Weng withdraws from Tour de Ski
January 04, 2025 / Eurosport
Lotta Udnes Weng has officially withdrawn from the Tour de Ski after waking up with a sore throat. The announcement from the Norwegian Ski Federation follows her sixth-place finish in the sprint the previous day. She will not participate in the upcoming 20-kilometer race.