Cross Country Skiing
Moa Ilar shares her unusual images: 'It feels so silly'
December 15, 2024 / SVT Sport
In an interview with SVT Sport, Moa Ilar discusses her experience on the challenging 20-kilometer World Cup course in Davos, where she opted to walk up some of the steeper hills to conserve energy. She reflects on the difficulty of the course, noting it was one of the toughest on the circuit, and expresses her surprise at her performance as she finished as the top Swedish competitor, coming in at 18th place.
Iivo Niskanen's Christmas Threat Backfires, Receives Harsh Response from Norway – Still a Great Moment Behind the Scenes with the Winner
December 15, 2024 / Yle
Iivo Niskanen's attempt to ruin the Christmas spirit of Norwegian skiers backfired as he finished second in a race in Davos, allowing Norwegian Martin Löwström Nyenget to take the victory. Despite the loss, Niskanen shared a light-hearted moment with the winner, showcasing the camaraderie between competitors.
Cross-Country Skiing: William Poromaa Withdraws in Davos
December 15, 2024 / SVT Sport
William Poromaa had a strong start in the 20-kilometer race in Davos but had to withdraw midway through due to fatigue. He noted that while he originally felt good, his body could not sustain the effort as the race progressed. Martin Löwström Nyenget won the race, followed by Iivo Niskanen and Hugo Lapalus.
Therese Johaug defeated after intense battle for seconds: – We did not see this coming
December 15, 2024 / NRK
Therese Johaug experienced a surprising defeat at the World Cup in Davos, where she finished 13.5 seconds behind her teammate Astrid Øyre Slind, who claimed her first World Cup victory. In an intense race, Johaug struggled with altitude and admitted to feeling nauseous during the competition, leading to an unexpected outcome in a race she was favored to win.
Jonna Sundling Withdraws from Sunday’s World Cup Race
December 15, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Jonna Sundling has opted out of the upcoming distance race on Sunday following her two victories in Davos. This means that only Moa Ilar and Sofia Henriksson will participate in the 20 km classic event.
Cross-country skiing: Therese Johaug misses victory – lost lead at the end
December 15, 2024 / SVT Sport
In a surprising turn of events at the 20-kilometer classic race in Davos, Therese Johaug led for most of the race but ultimately finished third, expressing frustration over her performance, which included vomiting on her skis.
Norwegian Ski Racer Defeats Johaug to Secure First Victory
December 15, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Astrid Öyre Slind achieved a stunning victory in the 20-kilometer classical event at the World Cup in Davos, beating renowned skier Therese Johaug. Slind, who had never won a World Cup race before, pulled ahead in a strong finish, finishing ten seconds ahead of Finland's Kerttu Niskanen, while Johaug finished third, 13.5 seconds behind.
Remarkable Recovery of Perttu Hyvärinen – The Skier Mentioned Surprising Aids
December 15, 2024 / Yle
Perttu Hyvärinen is making a remarkable return to competition just five weeks after suffering a serious ankle injury. He shares insights on his rehabilitation process and how he's managed to get back on skis despite the challenges posed by the injury.
Truls Gisselman tops Swedish performance in Davos with a personal record: "Unreal"
December 15, 2024 / SVT Sport
In Davos, Truls Gisselman achieved a personal best in the 20 km race, finishing in 11th place and becoming the top Swedish competitor. This marks a significant improvement for Gisselman, who previously had not placed higher than 16th in a World Cup event. He expressed his excitement, stating that it feels 'a bit unreal' to perform at such a high level.
Poromaa Struggles at World Cup, Drops Out of Race
December 15, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
William Poromaa withdrew from the race during the 20-kilometer event at the World Cup weekend in Davos. After showing promise early in the race, Poromaa, recovering from an illness, had to drop out, while Truls Gisselman, finishing in eleventh place, was the best-performing Swede.
First Podium of the Season for Lucas Chanavat, Finishing Second in Davos Sprint Behind Johannes Klaebo
December 14, 2024 / L'Équipe
Lucas Chanavat secured his first podium of the season by finishing second in the sprint event at Davos, behind the dominant Norwegian Johannes Klaebo. Chanavat showcased his strength but ultimately could not match Klaebo's pace during the crucial moments of the race.
Jasmi Joensuu Fights for Glory at Davos Sprint, Aino-Kaisa Saarinen Ponders Finnish Women's Dry Spell on the Podium
December 14, 2024 / Yle
In the recent World Cup sprint event in Davos, Jasmi Joensuu finished fifth after a close competition. Despite a strong performance, she struggled in the final curve, missing out on a podium finish while experts highlight the need for improvement in her technique. Aino-Kaisa Saarinen reflected on the rare lack of Finnish success in women's sprint events over the past 15 years.