Cross Country Skiing - The Ski Saga

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.

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.

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.