Cross Country Skiing
Tour de Ski 2025: Klaebo and Diggins Dominate in Dobbiaco
December 28, 2024 / Gazzetta
The Tour de Ski 2025 kicked off with reigning champions Johannes Klaebo and Jessie Diggins showing their dominance in the opening sprint in Dobbiaco. Klaebo triumphed over French skier Lucas Chanavat, while Diggins claimed victory against Jasmi Joensuu from Finland and Swiss Nadine Faehndrich. Tomorrow, both men's and women's competitors will face a challenging 15 km classic technique race.
Johannes Klaebo wins sprint in Toblach ahead of Lucas Chanavat
December 28, 2024 / L'Équipe
In the first stage of the Tour de Ski, Norwegian Johannes Klaebo secured victory in the men's sprint event held in Toblach, Italy. Lucas Chanavat from France finished in second place, while Jessica Diggins won the women's sprint, solidifying her lead in the Tour. Klaebo's win marks his fourth sprint victory of the season.
Jasmi Joensuu earns rare podium finish for Finland in Tour de Ski
December 28, 2024 / Yle
Jasmi Joensuu finished second in the free technique sprint during the opening event of the Tour de Ski in Toblach, marking the first time a Finnish woman has been on the podium in such a sprint in the World Cup since December 2009. Joensuu expressed her emotions about her recent struggles and the significance of this success for her future in the World Championships.
Swedish Nightmare at Tour de Ski Opener – Falls and Broken Pole
December 28, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
The opening of the Tour de Ski was disastrous for Swedish skiers, with Maja Dahlqvist reaching the finals but suffering a broken pole. Johanna Hagström, previously in form, fell in the quarterfinals, and Ebba Andersson, a leading contender, didn't advance past the qualifiers.
Klæbo starts strong - fastest in sprint prologue
December 28, 2024 / Eurosport
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo continued to showcase strong form by being the fastest in the sprint prologue at the beginning of the Tour de Ski. He has won all three previous sprint competitions in the World Cup this season.
Swedish Tour Hopes Eliminated in Qualifiers
December 28, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
In the Swedish Tour, Ebba Andersson failed to advance from the opening sprint of the Tour de Ski held in Toblach, Italy. Other favorites also did not make it through, while last year's champion Jessie Diggins from the USA delivered an impressive performance. A total of six Swedish skiers made it past the qualifiers, with Johanna Hagström achieving the best result in second place.
Tough Return for Johaug in Tour de Ski – Out of Sprint Opening
December 28, 2024 / Eurosport
Therese Johaug will not advance to the knockout rounds of the sprint on the opening day of the Tour de Ski. Her main competitors performed well, with Helene Marie Fossesholm finishing sixth. Johaug struggled during the prologue and failed to qualify among the top 30, which will impact her time moving into the main competition.
Therese Johaug's Comeback Struggles in Tour de Ski Opening
December 28, 2024 / NRK
Therese Johaug faced challenges in her first Tour de Ski after four years, struggling to find her pace and ultimately finishing in 40th place during the sprint qualifying round. Despite criticism from Martin Johnsrud Sundby about her decision to compete, Johaug expressed confidence in her abilities, emphasizing her need for competitive training.
Finnish Skiers Shine in Tour de Ski; Shock and Struggles for Swedish Team
December 28, 2024 / Yle
The Tour de Ski kicked off with impressive performances from Finnish skiers, particularly Jasmi Joensuu, who achieved her first podium finish in a decade. Meanwhile, Sweden faced disappointing outcomes, with their top competitor, Linn Svahn, failing to advance to the finals.
Maja Dahlqvist: "There has been some sort of demon over us"
December 28, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Maja Dahlqvist reflects on her challenging experience during the Tour de Ski in Toblach, describing it as having a 'demon' affecting her performance. Despite reaching the finals, she faced setbacks, including breaking her pole during the event, which prevented her from competing effectively.
Linn Svahn's Disappointment at Tour de Ski: "Worse than Expected"
December 28, 2024 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn aimed to win the sprint at the Tour de Ski but was eliminated in the quarter-finals, a surprising setback commented on by her and teammates. Despite the early exit, Svahn plans to recover and refocus for upcoming events during the alpine festival at Ruka.
Klæbo Starts Strong – Wins Sprint Final
December 28, 2024 / Eurosport
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo showcased an impressive performance in the opening sprint final of the Tour de Ski in Toblach, dominating the competition and securing his victory. This win marks Klæbo's continuation of his successful sprint season in the World Cup, earning him additional bonus seconds for the overall competition.