Cross Country Skiing
Therese Johaug and Ebba Andersson penalized for rule violation
December 29, 2024 / Eurosport
Therese Johaug and Ebba Andersson received penalties for breaching rules during a recent race in the Tour de Ski. The penalties highlight the strict adherence to regulations during competitions, specifically concerning techniques and areas where athletes are allowed to use certain styles. Jessie Diggins showcased excellent form with a strong finish in the race, while Johaug finished sixth despite her rule breach.
Swedes Miss the Podium Again in Tour de Ski
December 29, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish skiers struggled in the second stage of the Tour de Ski, with no podium finishes again. Jessie Diggins won the 15 km mass start in Toblach, with Kerttu Niskanen in second, and Ebba Andersson being the best-performing Swedish skier, finishing among the leading group but in the last position among those remaining in contention.
Cross-country skiing - Tour de Ski: What's New? What are the DSV Chances?
December 29, 2024 / Sportschau
The 2024/25 Tour de Ski features significant changes, including its inaugural event held entirely in Italy, prompting discussion on the German Ski Team's prospects with athletes Friedrich Moch and Victoria Carl. The competition will take place in Toblach and Val di Fiemme, focusing on reduced travel stress and increased stake for podium finishes this season.
Anger Close to Podium in Mass Start: "It's a Shame About the Position"
December 29, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Edvin Anger finished fifth in the men's mass start over 15 kilometers at the Tour de Ski, competing closely with other skiers until the final kilometer. In the end, four Norwegian skiers claimed the top spots, with Johannes Hösflot Kläbo winning the race.
Swede Criticized by Norwegians: – It Was Strong Words
December 29, 2024 / Eurosport
After a tense mass start race in Toblach, Norwegian skiers Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget clashed over their competition with Swedish skier William Poromaa, leading to heated exchanges and harsh words. Klæbo and Nyenget expressed little surprise in Poromaa's behavior during the race, with Nyenget stating he felt unfairly restricted by Poromaa's positioning.
Diggins claims career-first classic win to make it two triumphs in Toblach
December 29, 2024 / FIS Ski
Jessie Diggins secured her second victory in two days at the Tour de Ski by winning the Women's 15km Mass Start Classic in Toblach, marking her first career win in classic style. This victory places her a step closer to a third Tour title, showcasing her hard work and preparation in classic skiing.
Mogren: "It'll take a lot to shake Diggins from the Tour de Ski title"
December 29, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Jessie Diggins has started the Tour de Ski strong with two consecutive victories, and Torgny Mogren believes it will take a significant effort to dethrone her. Mogren, a sports expert, offers a warning despite Diggins' dominating performance so far in the competition.
Klaebo excels in 'chaotic' 15km Mass Start to make back-to-back wins
December 29, 2024 / FIS Ski
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo secured a victory in the Men's 15km Mass Start Classic at the Tour de Ski in Toblach, Italy. With this win, he takes a significant lead in the overall Tour standings, standing 34 seconds ahead of second place Richard Jouve.
Vermeulen Achieves 11th Place in Toblach at Tour de Ski
December 29, 2024 / Krone.at
During the Tour de Ski event held in Toblach, Mika Vermeulen from Austria finished in 11th place, only 7.1 seconds behind the Norwegian winner Johannes Høsflot Kläbo. Vermeulen was even in 2nd place at the 12.9 km mark before losing ground in the latter part of the race.
Wasatch Citizen Series, Town Series community ski race schedules released
December 28, 2024 / TownLift, Park City News
The Wasatch Citizen Series and Town Series have announced their community ski race schedules, welcoming participants of all ages and skill levels to engage in both cross-country and alpine skiing events throughout the winter season. These events foster a fun atmosphere where elite athletes can mingle with local ski enthusiasts, enhancing the community spirit of the sport.
This has not been seen from Finland in ages – Aino-Kaisa Saarinen explained the turnaround: "The myth has been broken"
December 28, 2024 / Yle
In a remarkable display at the Tour de Ski, Jasmi Joensuu secured a rare podium finish for Finnish women in cross-country skiing, taking second place in the freestyle sprint. Aino-Kaisa Saarinen lauded this achievement, highlighting the significance of breaking a 15-year drought for Finnish women in World Cup sprint events, and expressed optimism about the future success of Finnish sprinters.
Tour de Ski - Only Gimmler impresses at the start
December 28, 2024 / sportschau.de
During the opening of the Tour de Ski in Toblach, Laura Gimmler showed an impressive performance by reaching the semifinals, marking the best result for the German team. Unfortunately, her teammates Victoria Carl and Friedrich Moch were eliminated early in the competition, unable to advance past the qualification rounds.