Cross Country Skiing
Diggins wins, Brennan top 10 in first XC races of 24-25 World Cup Season
December 05, 2024 / TownLift, Park City News
The 2024-25 cross-country skiing season kicked off with Jessie Diggins securing her 24th win in the 20k skate race while Rosie Brennan finished in 9th place in the 10k classic race. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard team showcased strong performances with both Diggins and Brennan entering the top ten, setting a promising tone for the rest of the season.
FIS suspends Norwegian officials and athletes under investigation
December 05, 2024 / FIS
FIS has suspended several Norwegian officials and athletes amid an investigation into potential equipment manipulation during the recently held FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim 2025. The investigation includes a thorough review of equipment used in competitions, emphasizing FIS's commitment to maintaining fairness and integrity in the sport.
International names attracted to marginal sport competitions with cash prizes – The goal in Puolanka is to gain traction for the sport
December 04, 2024 / Yle
The Kainuu Ski Orienteering Week, starting on Independence Day, aims to attract international participants with significant prize money. The event is seen as a potential boost for the sport of ski orienteering, which has a small following in Finland.
Cross-Country Skier Ante Positive About New Accessibility Initiative in Idre
December 04, 2024 / SVT Nyheter
Arnt-Christian 'Ante' Furuberg, a competitive cross-country skier, expresses optimism about a new initiative aimed at improving accessibility for para-athletes at ski facilities in Idre. This development is expected to facilitate better training opportunities and enhance accessibility for visiting families and aspiring athletes.
Weekly Overview of Winter Sports on Sportschau
December 03, 2024 / Sportschau
The article outlines the upcoming schedule of winter sports events featured on Sportschau this week. Key events include biathlon, ski jumping, Nordic combined, and cross-country skiing competitions happening in various locations.
Krista Pärmäkoski Opens Up About Panic Attacks, Alcohol, and Life Crisis: – She Is a Human Too
December 03, 2024 / NRK Sport
Finnish cross-country skier Krista Pärmäkoski shares her struggles with panic attacks, self-medication, and a major life crisis in her newly released autobiography. The revelations have taken Finland by storm, highlighting the pressure elite athletes face while dealing with personal challenges and mental health issues.
Cross-Country Skier Alvar Myhlback to Compete in Lillehammer World Cup
December 03, 2024 / SVT Sport
Alvar Myhlback has been selected to compete in the upcoming World Cup in Lillehammer, where he will participate in the skiathlon event. The talented athlete, along with other up-and-coming skiers, is part of the team's new lineup for this competition after impressive performances in previous events.
Norwegian Ski Star Recovers from Surgery Faster than Expected – Returns to Competition Sooner
December 03, 2024 / Yle
Kristine Stavås Skistad, a Norwegian sprinting star, has made a swift recovery from abdominal surgery and will return to the World Cup circuit in Lillehammer this weekend. Her coach reports she is ready to compete despite not being at her peak fitness yet.
Talents Get Their Chance in the World Cup
December 03, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Alvar Myhlback and Evelina Crüsell, both Junior World Champions, have been included in the Swedish team for the upcoming World Cup event in Lillehammer after being previously omitted for the Ruka weekend. The roster also includes star athletes like Emma Ribom and Johanna Hagström, the latter of whom recently claimed her first World Cup victory in Ruka.
Does spending a night on the bus weaken Norway's ski team's competition readiness? Reijo Jylhä gives his assessment
December 02, 2024 / Yle
The Norwegian cross-country ski team faced fatigue after a long bus journey from Ruka to Rovaniemi and then on to Norway. Former coach Reijo Jylhä emphasizes that the quality of sleep during such travel is crucial, although he doesn't expect significant performance impacts in the upcoming Lillehammer World Cup despite the exhausting trip.
Toni Roponen sees silver lining in the upheaval of top sports – predicts remarkable Olympic prospects for Finland
December 02, 2024 / Yle
Petteri Kilpinen has been elected as the new chairman of the Finnish Olympic Committee, following the disappointing results of the Paris Olympics where Finland failed to win a medal. Toni Roponen, who serves as the top sports manager for winter sports in the committee, expresses optimism regarding the upcoming Olympic Games in Milan and believes Finland has the potential to excel in multiple sports categories.
Surprising return after "emergency surgery": – Feared it would take longer
December 02, 2024 / Eurosport
Kristine Stavås Skistad has been selected to compete in the sprint at Lillehammer this weekend, much earlier than initially expected after undergoing emergency surgery. Her coach expressed relief that her rehabilitation has gone well, allowing her to return to competition sooner than anticipated.