Cross Country Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing: Edvin Anger Tops Swedish Results – Ben Ogden Wins Sprint Qualifying in Lillehammer
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
In a tight sprint qualifying round in Lillehammer, Edvin Anger emerged as the top Swedish skier, finishing ninth, while American Ben Ogden took the win. Despite a strong performance, Anger and other Swedish competitors faced challenges in advancing to the finals, highlighting a tough day for the Swedish team.
Jonna Sundling Takes 10th World Cup Victory in Lillehammer
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Jonna Sundling achieved her 10th World Cup victory today in Lillehammer, dominating the women's sprint final. She finished with a three-second lead over fellow Swede Johanna Hagström, who secured second place, marking a successful start to the season.
Frida Karlsson Withdraws from Tomorrow's Skiathlon in Lillehammer
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Frida Karlsson will not compete in the skiathlon tomorrow in Lillehammer due to injury concerns. The national team physician, Rickard Noberius, confirmed that Karlsson and the team have agreed to take a cautious approach following her previous injury issues, opting to skip this event for better recovery.
Upset: Kristine Stavås Skistad eliminated in quarter-finals
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Kristine Stavås Skistad was unexpectedly eliminated in the quarter-finals of the sprint event in Lillehammer. After finishing third in the qualifying round, her hopes were dashed as she failed to secure a spot in the semifinals, prompting her to withdraw quietly without interviews.
Sprint stars Sundling (SWE) and Klaebo (NOR) dominate in Lillehammer
December 07, 2024 / FIS
Jonna Sundling and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo showcased their sprinting prowess at the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Lillehammer, securing first place finishes in their respective events. Sundling's victory was highlighted by her impressive speed, while Klaebo marked his strong return to the competition after recovering from a cold.
Cross-country skier Märta Rosenberg loses second place in sprint finish: "I got nervous"
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Märta Rosenberg was close to securing a spot in the semifinals for the sprint event in Lillehammer but lost her balance during the final stretch, finishing fifth. Reflecting on the moment, she expressed her stress and nervousness leading to the mishap.
Stavås Skistad Defeated in Quarterfinals at Lillehammer
December 07, 2024 / NRK
Kristine Stavås Skistad faced disappointment as she was eliminated in the quarterfinals during the race at Lillehammer. Afterward, her coach confidently stated that she would not perform poorly again in the future and emphasized the need for her to work on her training to regain strength and speed.
Edvin Anger's Anger After Quarterfinal in Lillehammer
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Edvin Anger expressed frustration after being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the sprint competition in Lillehammer. He cited problems with his equipment, particularly the binding breaking, as a major factor in his disappointing performance, which left him feeling furious and disappointed.
Cross-Country Skiing: Expert Explains Detail Behind Edvin Anger's Anger: 'Very Unusual'
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Edvin Anger expressed his frustration following the sprint quarter-finals in Lillehammer, after a ski binding broke during the race. Expert Mathias Fredriksson commented on the incident, stating that such a mechanical failure is quite rare in competitive skiing.
Ribom tearful after final in Lillehammer
December 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Emma Ribom finished in fifth place in the sprint final in Lillehammer after recovering from back problems that forced her to withdraw from the previous race. She expressed gratitude for being able to compete again, feeling that just participating was a win for her.
Victoria Carl with Best Career Sprint
December 07, 2024 / sportschau.de
During the World Cup in Lillehammer, Victoria Carl achieved her best career result in the freestyle sprint, finishing fourth in the final. Despite missing the podium, her performance marks a significant milestone for her career in sprinting.
New Podium Finish for Hagström: "A Dream"
December 07, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Johanna Hagström had a successful start to the season, following up her sprint victory last week with a second-place finish in Lillehammer. Expressing her excitement, she stated, "Incredible, I am very, very pleased with this start."