Cross Country Skiing
Harald Amundsen wins the 15km pursuit in Toblach, Hugo Lapalus just off the podium
January 01, 2025 / L'Équipe
Norwegian skier Harald Amundsen demonstrated his dominance by winning the 15km pursuit race at Toblach, Italy, maintaining his lead in the overall standings. French competitor Hugo Lapalus finished fourth, achieving a top-5 position in the Tour de Ski overall rankings.
Klæbo Increases Overall Lead in Tour de Ski
January 01, 2025 / Eurosport
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo expanded his lead in the Tour de Ski standings during a thrilling race in Toblach. With a remarkable performance, Klæbo closed in on the leaders and is now 36 seconds ahead of Edwin Anger, who sits in second place.
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Despite relatively low snow, Anchorage is ready to host U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
January 01, 2025 / Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage is preparing to host the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships despite receiving only 2 inches of snow in December. Volunteers have mobilized to transport snow onto the trails at Kincaid Park to ensure the courses are ready for the competition.
Petter Northug comments on Edvin Anger beating Johannes Høsflot Klæbo: "Delightful"
January 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
In a surprising turn of events, Edvin Anger managed to beat reigning champion Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in a recent race. Petter Northug expressed his joy over Anger's performance, highlighting the potential for more competitive races against Norwegian skiers in the future.
Ebba Andersson's Revenge: "Like Night and Day"
January 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
Ebba Andersson discusses her improved performance after a disappointing 33rd place in the Tour de Ski, demonstrating significant progress in today's pursuit race.
Edvin Anger's Incredible Success – Mogren Emotional: "Almost Makes You Cry"
January 01, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Edvin Anger achieved a podium finish in the Tour de Ski, surpassing Norwegian star Johannes Hösflot Klæbo in an impressive sprint finish. This marked Anger’s first podium in a long-distance World Cup race, as he came just seconds away from victory in his pursuit, having started over a minute behind the leader.
Expert Anders Blomquist: 'Magnificent in so many ways'
January 01, 2025 / SVT
Anders Blomquist was highly impressed with Edvin Anger's performance, highlighting it as one of the best by a Swedish male skier in distance events in a long time. He praises Anger's ability to compete effectively against Norwegian skiers, emphasizing his growth and potential for future races.
Slind takes Tour de Ski lead after 'perfect' teamwork with Johaug
January 01, 2025 / FIS
Astrid Oeyre Slind won the Women's 15km Pursuit Classic, largely thanks to a collaborative effort with fellow Norwegian Therese Johaug. This victory marked her second win in two days and elevated her to the lead in the Tour de Ski standings as the competition continues in Val di Fiemme.
Johaug and Øyre Slind Make Great Strides in Tour de Ski
January 01, 2025 / NRK
Therese Johaug and Astrid Øyre Slind wowed in the Tour de Ski with an impressive performance, surprising experts. Johaug, renowned for her capacity, teamed up closely with Slind, a tactic that caught commentators off guard, leading to Slind's victory.
Slind and Johaug Crush the Field: "It Can't Get Better Than This"
January 01, 2025 / Eurosport
Astrid Øyre Slind and Therese Johaug put on a stunning performance in the Tour de Ski, placing first and second respectively in the starting pursuit in Toblach, Italy. Their teamwork helped establish a significant lead over their competitors in overall standings.
Norwegian Success – Astrid Öyre Slind and Therese Johaug on Top
January 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
The Norwegian duo Astrid Öyre Slind and Therese Johaug dominated the 15-kilometer pursuit race in classic style, taking the top two spots in the Tour de Ski standings. They executed a strong team strategy, pulling away from their competitors to secure their places until the finish.
National Coach: 'A breakthrough of unprecedented significance'
January 01, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish national skiing team coach Anders Byström described Edvin Anger's second-place finish in the Tour de Ski pursuit as a breakthrough of unprecedented significance. He noted the rare nature of this achievement and the potential impact on Anger's confidence.