Cross Country Skiing
Swedish TV Expert Criticizes Kristine Stavås Skistad: – Not Professional
December 07, 2024 / Eurosport
Kristine Stavås Skistad faced criticism after her disappointing quarter-final exit in the sprint event at the Lillehammer World Cup. Swedish TV expert Johan Olsson expressed his disappointment over her decision to avoid the press following the race, describing it as unprofessional. Despite a challenging day for Skistad, her coach remains optimistic about her training and future performances.
New Record for Gianfranco Paglia in Sitting Cross-Country Skiing
December 06, 2024 / Gazzetta.it
Gianfranco Paglia, a Colonel and tetraplegic athlete, achieved a remarkable new record by completing 7.62 km in one hour during a sitting cross-country skiing event. His inspiring performance took place in Corvara in Badia and was supported by the Italian military's Paralympic Sports Group as part of the project 'Ora no limits'.
Head Coach Concerned About Finnish Women's Ski Team – Is Sprint Performance a Reason?
December 06, 2024 / YLE
The head coach of the Finnish women’s skiing team, Teemu Pasanen, is worried about their performance in normal distance races, as showcased by Kerttu Niskanen's struggles. However, he is optimistic about their sprinting potential, pointing to good results in recent sprints, such as in Ruka, where several Finnish women reached the top spots.
Linn Svahn Isolated – May Miss Sprint
December 06, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish ski star Linn Svahn is uncertain for the World Cup sprint event in Lillehammer this Saturday due to headaches and has been isolated from her teammates. A decision on her participation will be made on Saturday morning.
Norwegian Therese Johaug Wins 10 km Free in Lillehammer
December 06, 2024 / L'Équipe
Therese Johaug won the 10-kilometer freestyle event at Lillehammer, marking her successful return to the World Cup after a two-year absence. She led a Norwegian podium with Heidi Weng placing second and Astrid Slind third, solidifying Norway's dominance in cross-country skiing.
Cross-country World Cup: Moch Best Non-Norwegian, Carl in Top Ten
December 06, 2024 / Sportschau
At the Cross-country World Cup in Lillehammer, Friedrich Moch emerged as the top non-Norwegian by finishing seventh in the men's 10 km event. Meanwhile, Victoria Carl achieved a strong tenth place, contributing to a commendable German performance amid Norwegian dominance.
Mogren: The Skis Behind Norway's Success
December 06, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
In a discussion on the recent women's 10 km cross-country skiing event in Lillehammer, expert Torgny Mogren highlighted that the difference between Swedish and Norwegian athletes can be attributed to the quality of their skis. He noted that Norway appeared to have excellent equipment, while the Swedish team did not match this in terms of their ski wax preparations.
Therese Johaug Has a Stunning Lead Over Her Main Rivals – Throws Shade at Swedish Journalist
December 06, 2024 / Yle
Therese Johaug celebrated her return to victory in the World Cup, winning the 10 km freestyle interval start race in Lillehammer, her first win in nearly three years. Johaug's impressive performance was 11.4 seconds faster than second-placed Heidi Weng, leading to playful jabs at a Swedish journalist who had criticized her after a previous event.
Therese Johaug bounces back and crushes Frida Karlsson in Lillehammer: – Answer to the challenge!
December 06, 2024 / Eurosport
Therese Johaug secured her first World Cup victory in 1000 days by winning the 10k race in Lillehammer, finishing ahead of Heidi Weng and ensuring a Norwegian sweep of the podium. Frida Karlsson, who had previously beaten Johaug, finished fourth, 46.4 seconds behind, prompting Johaug to express her joy and relief at finally returning to the top after her absence from the winner's circle.
Vermeulen Finishes Eighth in Lillehammer at Home Race!
December 06, 2024 / Krone
Mika Vermeulen achieved an impressive eighth-place finish in the 10 km skating race at the World Cup in Lillehammer, marking his third top-ten result this season. Despite trailing the winner by 49.5 seconds, he remains optimistic for the upcoming races, including a sprint and skiathlon.
Victory for Norwegian Martin Nyenget in Lillehammer
December 06, 2024 / L'Équipe
Norwegian Martin Nyenget triumphed at the Lillehammer World Cup, winning the 10-kilometer freestyle event ahead of two fellow Norwegians, Simen Hegstad Krüger and Harald Østberg Amundsen. The top six skiers in this race were all from Norway, showcasing their home advantage at this event.
Kalle Lassila Critiques Finnish Cross-Country Skiing's Weakness: "I See No Reason"
December 06, 2024 / Yle
Kalle Lassila criticized Finnish men's cross-country skiing after they fell short in the 10 km freestyle competition, with only one athlete, Arsi Ruuskanen, finishing in a respectable position at 14th. Lassila expressed doubts about the future performance of Finnish skiers in this style and pointed out a lack of effective coaching and unity in training approaches.