Cross Country Skiing
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.
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.