Cross Country Skiing
Top Favorite Klæbo Wins Sprint
December 14, 2024 / Eurosport
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo achieved victory in the sprint event held in Davos on Saturday evening. This marks his third individual sprint win of the season, maintaining his unbeaten streak in sprints this year.
Jonna Sundling Dominates in Davos
December 14, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Jonna Sundling continues to impress in the World Cup for cross-country skiing. She secured victory in the women's sprint event in Davos, Switzerland, showcasing her expertise as the reigning sprint queen. Norwegian athletes Mathilde Myhrvold and Julie Myhre finished second and third, respectively.
Emma Ribom Faces a Nightmare in Sprint Quarterfinals
December 14, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Emma Ribom experienced a disappointing setback at the women's World Cup sprint in Davos, where she fell at the start of her quarterfinal race, eliminating her from the competition. Ribom expressed her disappointment, stating that while she tried her best, the fall was disheartening, but she looks forward to a break for the holidays.
Norway’s women's skiing team withdrawal shocks even their own – Aino-Kaisa Saarinen reprimands the bosses
December 14, 2024 / Yle
In a surprising turn of events at the World Cup in Davos, Norway could not field two teams for the women's team sprint, leading to criticism from within and outside the team. Former skier Aino-Kaisa Saarinen highlighted financial issues as one of the reasons for the lack of participation, as both local teams and their coaches face tough fiscal choices. Some athletes criticized the message this sends about the importance of the event.
Stina Nilsson Finishes Tenth in Debut Race
December 14, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
In her debut at the long distance Ski Classics cup, Stina Nilsson achieved a commendable tenth place in a 7-kilometer individual start race. The top Swedish performer was Hedda Bångman, who finished fourth. Norwegian Anikken Gjerde Alnäs claimed victory following her recovery from a serious summer accident.
Mogren believes in new Anger success: "The course suits him perfectly"
December 14, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Torgny Mogren expresses confidence in Edvin Anger’s potential for another podium finish during the individual sprint event in Davos, following his recent success. Anger himself has set high expectations, stating that he will be disappointed if he does not perform well in the upcoming quarterfinals.
Sundling Dominates Sprint in Davos - Two Norwegians on the Podium
December 14, 2024 / Eurosport
Swedish athlete Jonna Sundling showcased her superior performance by winning the sprint in Davos. She was joined on the podium by Mathilde Myhrvold and Julie Myhre from Norway, highlighting a strong representation from the Norwegian team in the final.
Successful Skier Ill - Misses Sprint in Davos
December 14, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Johanna Hagström, a rising star in Swedish sprinting, has fallen ill and will miss the individual sprint event in Davos due to cold symptoms. She previously excelled in Ruka and Lillehammer, but her absence will lead Sweden to compete with four other female skiers.
Swedish sprint sensation Sundling makes it a Davos double
December 14, 2024 / FIS
Jonna Sundling achieved her second victory of the weekend at the FIS Cross Country World Cup in Davos, showcasing outstanding performance in the women’s individual sprint. Her commanding lead of 4.28 seconds in qualifying and subsequent win highlights her status as one of the sport's top sprinters, while Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo also secured victory in the men's sprint, reaffirming his dominance.
Last time Therese Johaug took Kristin on TV: – It wasn't exactly the plan
December 13, 2024 / NRK
The article discusses Therese Johaug's unexpected appearance on TV with her daughter Kristin during a recent skiing event. Johaug, who usually keeps her daughter away from the spotlight, reflects on this unplanned moment and shares her thoughts on media exposure for children in light of the attention surrounding their family.
German women narrowly miss podium in team sprint
December 13, 2024 / sportschau.de
The German cross-country skiing team, consisting of Coletta Rydzek and Laura Gimmler, finished just 0.4 seconds shy of the podium in the team sprint at the World Cup in Davos. The victory was claimed by Sweden, while Norway's Johannes Kläbo won the men's sprint event.
Finnish Ski Star's Enigmatic Interview After World Championships Medal Journey – "Nothing Much Here..."
December 13, 2024 / Yle
Joni Mäen recent interview after the World Cup in Davos raised eyebrows with its ambiguous nature, where he expressed confusion about his performance and upcoming races. The Finnish men's team faced a disappointing outcome in the sprint competition, highlighting their struggles early in the season.