Cross Country Skiing
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.
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.