Cross Country Skiing
Favorite Amundsen Withdraws from the Tour and Goes Home
January 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
Cross-country skier Harald Östberg Amundsen has withdrawn from the Tour de Ski due to a sore throat. He was a top contender in the competition, sitting third in overall standings before his departure.
Belief in a Revival After Anger's Success: "A Huge Injection"
January 02, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Edvin Anger currently sits in second place in the Tour de Ski after four of the seven stages. His impressive performance in the recent pursuit race is seen as a significant boost for the Swedish national team, which has faced challenges during the tour. Expert Torgny Mogren highlights this accomplishment as potentially revitalizing for the team.
Kerttu Niskanen Faces Competition Pressure, Aino-Kaisa Saarinen Analyzes the Race
January 01, 2025 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen had a challenging day during the Tour de Ski, finishing third in the 15km traditional race in Toblach. Aino-Kaisa Saarinen provides insights into the competition dynamics and highlights the tight race for victory as Jessie Diggins faces unexpected setbacks. The stage is set for an exciting continuation of the Tour with Niskanen and Joensuu showing promising performances.
Tour de Ski: Norway Leads with Klaebo, Amundsen, and Sling
January 01, 2025 / Gazzetta
At the Tour de Ski in Dobbiaco, Norway's Johannes Klaebo leads the overall standings. The notable performances include a strong showing from Harald Ostberg Amundsen and Astrid Slind, who sealed impressive victories in the men's and women's events, respectively, with tight competition among the top contenders.
Entire Ukrainian Cross-Country Ski Team Mysteriously Disappeared: – I Have No Idea Where They Went
January 01, 2025 / Eurosport
The entire Ukrainian cross-country ski team has unexpectedly vanished during the Tour de Ski event in Toblach on New Year's Day. Neither the men's participant nor the three female athletes showed up for the start of the 15-kilometer race in Italy, leaving officials perplexed about their whereabouts.
Kerttu Niskanen Doesn't Spray Champagne Again – Therese Johaug's Reaction to the Finnish Winning Tells It All
January 01, 2025 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen finished in third place in a recent cross-country skiing event but chose not to spray champagne on the podium. Therese Johaug and Astrid Øyre Slind, both from Norway, celebrated their victory, with Slind beating Johaug by just 0.2 seconds. Despite the victory, Niskanen remains competitive in the Tour standings, trailing the leaders by a narrow margin.
Astrid Oeyre Slind edges Therese Johaug by two tenths in the Toblach pursuit
January 01, 2025 / L'Équipe
Astrid Oeyre Slind secured her second consecutive victory, narrowly defeating Therese Johaug in the Toblach pursuit race. The Norwegian duo finished ahead of the competition by a significant margin, with Slind winning by just two tenths of a second.
Slind Defeats Johaug – Ebba Andersson Climbs the Ranks
January 01, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In the fourth stage of the Tour de Ski, Astrid Öyre Slind outperformed Therese Johaug, leading to a significant race between them. Both had a strong start, maintaining a considerable lead. Meanwhile, Ebba Andersson made a notable climb from 33rd to 18th place, with Moa Ilar finishing as the highest-ranked Swedish skier at 14th.
Edvin Anger comes second after superb race: "I thought now I will take the chance"
January 01, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Edvin Anger secured a second place in the Tour de Ski after a thrilling finish where he out-sprinted Norwegian sprint star Johannes Hösflot Kläbo. Anger expressed his excitement about the new year, stating it couldn't have started better for him, and he relished the competition against such a formidable opponent.
Tour de Ski - Vermeulen fifth in pursuit, Kläbo leads the way
January 01, 2025 / Krone
Mika Vermeulen finished fifth in the 15 km pursuit at the Tour de Ski in Toblach, while Johannes Høsflot Kläbo remains the overall leader. Kläbo was able to maintain his position ahead by finishing third in this stage of the competition. In the women's race, Astrid Oeyre Slind narrowly defeated Therese Johaug in a thrilling sprint.
Lucas Chanavat and Julie Pierrel withdraw from the Tour de Ski
January 01, 2025 / L'Équipe
Lucas Chanavat and Julie Pierrel, both competing in the Tour de Ski, have announced their withdrawal due to illness. This comes after a challenging start to the event where they initially participated in the first three races.
Kerttu Niskanen's Super Performance Ignites American Star – Jessie Diggins Saw a "Huge Unfair" Situation
January 01, 2025 / Yle
Jessie Diggins expressed disappointment after finishing sixth in a unique New Year's Eve race in Toblach, where Kerttu Niskanen's impressive performance stood out. Diggins highlighted the challenges faced by competitors skiing alone versus those racing in groups, calling it an unfair aspect of the competition.