Cross Country Skiing
Pursuit Start on New Year's Day – Swedes Seek Success
January 01, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
On New Year's Day, the Tour de Ski continues with the fourth stage in Toblach, Italy, featuring a 15 km pursuit start in classic style. The top Swedish athlete in both men's and women's categories is Edvin Anger, ranked fifth overall, with hopes for a strong finish against tough competition. Expert Torgny Mogren expresses confidence in Anger’s potential for a top ten finish.
Linn Svahn Criticizes Questions About Her Performance
January 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Linn Svahn expressed her frustration over what she deemed disrespectful questions regarding her performance in the ongoing Tour de Ski. Following a disappointing start to the tour with an early exit in the sprint, Svahn emphasized the mental challenges of competing despite her feelings of being in good form, yet not showing results.
Skiing Disciplines and News
January 01, 2025 / Yle.fi
This Yle.fi page is an aggregated news hub that features multiple headlines related to various skiing events. The collection includes reports and commentaries on cross-country skiing, biathlon (ampumahiihto) and even a touch of alpine skiing, highlighting both athlete performances and controversies in Finnish and international competitions.
Amundsen makes it a Toblach double as Klaebo stretches Tour de Ski lead
January 01, 2025 / FIS
Harald Oestberg Amundsen won his second consecutive race in Toblach, Italy, while Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo increased his lead in the overall Tour de Ski standings. Amundsen's victory in the 15km Pursuit Classic race highlighted his continuing dominance in the World Cup, though he lagged behind Klaebo in the Tour rankings due to start time adjustments from the previous race.
Unexpected Glitch for William Poromaa Just Before Start
January 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
William Poromaa faced unexpected difficulties just before the start of the fourth stage of the Tour de Ski due to receiving the wrong transponders. Despite the issue, he managed to finish the 15-kilometer pursuit in 18th place.
Astrid Oeyre Slind Wins the 20 km Free at Toblach
December 31, 2024 / L'Équipe
Norwegian skier Astrid Oeyre Slind triumphed in the 20 km free event during the opening stage of the Tour de Ski in Toblach, Italy. She finished strong, surpassing her teammate and favorite Therese Johaug, while American Jessie Diggins lost some ground in the overall standings.
Mogren after the failure: "Could be individual misjudgments"
December 31, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Torgny Mogren, a length skiing expert, addressed the failures experienced by Ebba Andersson during the Tour de Ski, suggesting that the choice of skis may have contributed significantly to her performance issues. He mentioned that individual decisions could play a crucial role in such outcomes.
Kerttu Niskanen makes history with podium finish: Coach laments bad luck – impressive gesture from competitor
December 31, 2024 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen achieved her first podium finish in a freestyle race at the World Cup in Toblach, placing third. While Norwegians Astrid Öyre Slind and Therese Johaug took first and second places respectively, Niskanen faced the challenge of racing solo. Her coach noted the difficulties she faced without the benefit of drafting from others, but Niskanen expressed satisfaction with her performance.
Slind Wins Again, Defeats Johaug in Close Finish!
December 31, 2024 / Eurosport
Astrid Øyre Slind secured victory in the 20-kilometer race of the Tour de Ski after a close contest against teammate Therese Johaug. With only 3.3 seconds separating them at the finish line, Slind's strong performance during the last few kilometers proved decisive.
Johannes Hösflot Kläbo suffers a heavy defeat – watch the wild reaction of his competitor: "Crazy race"
December 31, 2024 / Yle
In a surprising turn during the Tour de Ski, Norway's Harald Östberg Amundsen took a decisive victory in the 20-kilometer freestyle event, significantly narrowing the lead of Johannes Hösflot Kläbo. While Kläbo finished fifth, Amundsen celebrated his impressive win with excitement, despite Kläbo's earlier dominance in the competition.
In Toblach - Vermeulen finishes tenth on New Year's Eve in the Tour de Ski
December 31, 2024 / Krone.at
Mika Vermeulen concluded the old year by finishing in tenth place during the 20-km skate race at the Tour de Ski held in Toblach. Astrid Oeyre Slind secured the victory ahead of Therese Johaug and Kerttu Niskanen. The next event is a 15 km pursuit race in classical style.
Amundsen Defeats Klaebo in 20 Kilometer Freestyle
December 31, 2024 / sportschau.de
In a surprising turn at the Tour de Ski, Harald Østberg Amundsen emerged victorious in the 20 km freestyle event, outpacing fellow Norwegian Johannes Høsflot Klaebo, who struggled throughout the race. Klaebo's performance marked a significant drop from his previous successes in the competition, finishing 46 seconds behind Amundsen, who took the lead.