Cross Country Skiing
Canadian Olivier Leveille Wins in Swedish Premiere
November 24, 2024 / SVT Sport
Olivier Leveille from Canada achieved a surprising victory in the Swedish cross-country skiing premiere, finishing first in the men's 10-kilometer freestyle event. His dominating performance highlights concerns for Swedish male competitors as they were without many top stars this time.
Wild Second Drama Among the Stars: – No One Expected That
November 24, 2024 / Eurosport
Therese Johaug and Heidi Weng faced off in a thrilling 10 km freestyle race at Beitostølen, showcasing a nail-biting duel that ended with Weng narrowly defeating Johaug by just 0.6 seconds. Weng's victory surprised many, as she finished strong after a closely contested race, fulfilling her desire for revenge following Johaug's earlier success in the 10 km classic.
Ebba Andersson Dominates: 'I'm Calm in the Boat'
November 24, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Ebba Andersson continued her winning streak in Bruksvallarna, dominating the 10 km freestyle event by nearly a minute ahead of Maja Dahlqvist. With her impressive performance, she is now preparing for the World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland next weekend.
Linn Svahn: "I've Never Had a Fair Chance"
November 24, 2024 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn, a prominent cross-country skier with numerous World Cup wins, has yet to secure a championship medal. Reflecting on her career, she expresses frustration over past injuries and hopes for a successful season, particularly looking forward to the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim in 2025.
Therese Johaug Claims Second Place After Dramatic Sprint Duel
November 24, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
In her second race at the Norwegian Ski Premiere in Beitostølen, Therese Johaug was edged out by Heidi Weng despite a strong comeback performance. Weng won the 10 km freestyle event, finishing just ahead of Johaug, with the third place competitor trailing by half a minute.
Truls Gisselman on Double Second Places: "It's Really Fun"
November 24, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Truls Gisselman secured his second consecutive second place in the 10 km freestyle event during the season premiere in Bruksvallarna, finishing behind Canada's Plivier Leveille. This article highlights Truls's performance and his hopes regarding the upcoming World Cup team announcement.
Ristomatti Hakola Facing Major Challenges in Finnish Cup
November 24, 2024 / Yle
Ristomatti Hakola is struggling at the Finnish Cup in Ruka, finishing 23rd in the 20 km race. His difficulties stem from initial illness affecting his preparation, but he remains focused on improving his performance ahead of the World Cup season.
24-Year-Old Shakes the Stars at Beitostølen
November 24, 2024 / Eurosport
Andreas Fjorden Ree, a 24-year-old cross-country skier, impressed the competition at Beitostølen by achieving a convincing victory in the 10-kilometer freestyle event. Demonstrating his ambitions for the upcoming World Championships, Ree showcased a strong performance after placing fourth in the classical event the previous day.
Stunning Victory for Andreas Fjorden Ree at Beitostølen
November 24, 2024 / NRK
Andreas Fjorden Ree achieved an impressive victory in the 10-kilometer race at Beitostølen, surprising many with his performance. He previously secured a fourth-place finish in the classic race and is now being considered for a spot in the World Cup team after impressing coaches and experts alike.
Cross-country Skiing: Ebba Andersson Dominates Sweden's Season Opener
November 24, 2024 / SVT Sport
Ebba Andersson showcased an exceptional performance at the Swedish season opener in Bruksvallarna, finishing the 10-kilometer freestyle race with a substantial lead over her competitors. Andersson led from start to finish and expressed confidence for the upcoming season after winning this and another race over the weekend.
Heidi Weng beats Therese Johaug in nail-biting finish: 'No one expected that'
November 24, 2024 / SVT Sport
In a dramatic finish, Heidi Weng managed to beat Therese Johaug in a sk sprint event, clinching victory by just six hundredths of a second. This win came one day after Johaug had secured a significant victory in a 10km classic race, raising expectations for the competition.
Therese Johaug's Statements Do Not Convince Swedish Ski Star: 'We'll See'
November 23, 2024 / Yle
Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson discuss Therese Johaug's impressive return to competitive skiing, igniting speculation about her potential participation in the next Winter Olympics. Despite Johaug's own assertions to retire after this season, Andersson remains unconvinced, suggesting Johaug might still compete in 2026.