Cross Country Skiing
Linn Svahn Aims to Take the Lead Immediately in Tour de Ski: "That’s the Goal"
December 28, 2024 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn is determined to make her mark in the upcoming Tour de Ski by aiming to win the preliminary sprint in Toblach and take the lead in the competition. Svahn, identified as a top contender by her coach, is eager for a strong performance after missing earlier World Cup events due to training setbacks.
Ebba Andersson's Disappointment: "I Feel a Bit Discouraged"
December 28, 2024 / SVT Sport
Ebba Andersson expressed her disappointment after her performance in the Tour de Ski sprint qualifications, where she finished in 54th place and did not advance. She stated that she feels discouraged and aims to regroup for future competitions.
Cross-country Skiing: Maja Dahlqvist's Pole Breaks in the Final: "Stolpe out for Sweden"
December 28, 2024 / SVT Sport
Maja Dahlqvist, the sole Swedish finalist in the sprint event at Toblach, faced misfortune as her pole broke during the race, leading her to finish sixth. This ended Sweden's streak of 23 consecutive podium finishes in World Cup sprint events.
Svahn on the Tour: "Of course it's obvious to compete"
December 28, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Linn Svahn is determined to compete in the Tour de Ski despite a tough start to the season due to illness that has kept her from recent World Cup events. She is optimistic about her chances, especially since this year's Tour begins with her favorite event, the sprint.
Mogren Critical After Swedish Disappointment: 'A Tough Day'
December 28, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Torgny Mogren expressed disappointment over the performance of Swedish skiers in the sprint competition of the Tour de Ski, criticizing their results and reflecting on the end of a streak of podium finishes. He emphasized that it should have been a day with multiple chances for Swedish skiers to succeed.
Klaebo gets 'perfect' start to Tour with sprint triumph in Toblach
December 28, 2024 / FIS Ski
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo and Jessie Diggins kicked off the 2024/2025 Tour de Ski with victories in the Men's and Women’s Sprint Free finals in Toblach, Italy. Klaebo, missing last year's Tour, made a strong comeback, while Diggins celebrated her win, increasing her lead in the overall World Cup standings.
Cross-Country Skier Therese Johaug Eliminated in 40th Place: "Very Satisfied"
December 28, 2024 / SVT Sport
In the opening of the Tour de Ski, Therese Johaug finished 40th in the prologue but expressed her satisfaction with her performance, stating she hadn't anticipated such a close result to the leaders. Despite missing out on advancing to the quarter-finals by a slim margin, Johaug remains optimistic about her upcoming distance races.
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Norwegian 24-Year-Old Surprises: – It's Crazy
December 28, 2024 / Eurosport
Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs made an impressive debut in the Tour de Ski opening, finishing fourth in the women's sprint final. This marked a significant achievement for the 24-year-old, who had never reached a World Cup sprint final before. Jessie Diggins took the win in the inaugural race.
Edvin Anger discusses his mistake: "Slarvfel"
December 28, 2024 / SVT Sport
Edvin Anger reflected on a mistake he made during the Tour de Ski sprint in Toblach, Italy, where he was unexpectedly passed during a downhill section. Despite a strong start in the qualifiers and heat, he ended up fifth in the semifinal, expressing disappointment in not making the final.
New Star Withdraws from Tour de Ski
December 27, 2024 / Eurosport
Finnish cross-country skier Iivo Niskanen has fallen ill and will not participate in the Tour de Ski for the second consecutive year. This announcement was made on his Instagram account, where he expressed disappointment over missing the event once again.
Finnish Ski Stars Celebrate Historic Tour – Strong Opposition from Norway: "Some Kind of Hell"
December 27, 2024 / Yle
The upcoming Tour de Ski, a major event in the cross-country skiing World Cup, is set to take place in Italy with a streamlined format involving only two locations. Finnish skiers Kerttu Niskanen and Krista Pärmäkoski expressed their excitement over the reduced travel affecting athlete well-being. However, Norwegian officials are concerned about the implications for competition venues and athlete participation going forward.
Stadlober Aims for Podium Finish at Tour de Ski
December 27, 2024 / Krone
Teresa Stadlober is optimistic about her chances of finishing on the podium at the Tour de Ski. After a strong performance in Davos, she aims to leverage her training and competitive spirit to challenge the Nordic competition head-on.