Cross Country Skiing
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.
Harald Amundsen Dominates the 20 km Free at Toblach
December 31, 2024 / L'Équipe
In a remarkable performance, Harald Amundsen triumphed in the 20 km free event in Toblach, Italy, during the opening stage of the Tour de Ski. Amundsen finished more than 20 seconds ahead of fellow Norwegian Simen Krueger and British skier Andrew Musgrave, further asserting his dominance in the World Cup standings.
Nightmare Day for Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in Tour de Ski: Crushed and Lost Almost All of His Lead
December 31, 2024 / NRK
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo faced a challenging day in the Tour de Ski, where he was overtaken by teammate Harald Østberg Amundsen. Amundsen's aggressive start helped him win the race and significantly close the gap in the overall standings of the Tour.
Østberg Amundsen Dominates with Monster Race Victory in Tour de Ski
December 31, 2024 / Eurosport
Harald Østberg Amundsen showcased an incredible performance by winning the individual 20-kilometer freestyle event in the Tour de Ski. This victory marked Amundsen's eighth win in the World Cup series, positioning him as a strong contender for the overall title in the ongoing tour.