Cross Country Skiing
Calle Halfvarsson's Setback – Abrupt End to Sweden Premiere
November 22, 2024 / SVT Sport
Calle Halfvarsson faced an unfortunate start to his season at the Sweden premiere in Bruksvallarna, where he was forced to withdraw from the sprint competition after qualifying for the semifinals. Struggling with back issues, he has mainly been doing stretching at home instead of training, leading to concerns about his upcoming distance competitions.
Nils Jakob Hoff went straight to the boss when Therese Johaug had enough: – She was quite angry
November 22, 2024 / NRK
Nils Jakob Hoff stepped in to support his wife, Therese Johaug, after she felt overwhelmed during training. In response to her struggles, Hoff took parental leave from work to help her focus on her skiing career as she prepares for the Ski World Championships in Trondheim.
Winter Sports: Ski Queen Reveals Brutal Torture
November 21, 2024 / Sport1
Therese Johaug is making her comeback to cross-country skiing after a challenging two-year hiatus. She reflects on the emotional struggles and physical challenges she has faced during her journey back to competitive skiing.
Frida Karlsson Announces: Competing in Bruksvallarna
November 21, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Frida Karlsson has confirmed her participation in the national debut for cross-country skiers this weekend in Bruksvallarna. After recovering from a left foot overuse injury with rehabilitation and training on the Canary Islands, she is set to race 10 km in the classical style.
Angry Johaug: – Glad you weren't in my house then
November 21, 2024 / Eurosport
Therese Johaug recently expressed frustration over feeling overwhelmed by training after suspecting she might have been ill due to a virus. At a press conference before the season opener in Beitostølen, she admitted to needing to cut back on her training volume after a particularly tough session on the treadmill.
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Klæbo Faces Pressure Ahead of His Most Important Season
November 21, 2024 / Eurosport
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo discussed his expectations for the upcoming season and the importance of the home World Championships. He also addressed the backlash from a recent interview that left his coach, Arild Monsen, frustrated, as it was misrepresented in the media.
Poromaa Misses Season Premiere
November 21, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
William Poromaa will miss the season opener in Bruksvallarna due to a lingering cold. The national team coach Lars Ljung has announced that Poromaa will not compete on Friday and Saturday, but instead aims for the World Cup premiere in Ruka, Finland, next week.
Injured Perttu Hyvärinen Feared the Worst but Was Relieved – These Competitions Will Be Missed
November 21, 2024 / Yle
Perttu Hyvärinen, the Finnish cross-country skier, has confirmed his injury after twisting his ankle during a training run. While he is relieved that further damage requiring surgery isn’t needed, he will miss several upcoming World Cup events, including competitions in Ruka and Lillehammer.
Cross-country Skiing: Ebba Andersson Tired of Questions About Therese Johaug – Maja Dahlqvist Warns Norway
November 21, 2024 / NRK
Ebba Andersson expresses her frustration over constant questions regarding Therese Johaug's potential impact on the upcoming season. Maja Dahlqvist, meanwhile, warns that the Swedish team shouldn't be underestimated despite Johaug's return.
Cross-country skiing: Anders Blomquist discusses the upcoming competition and key athletes to watch
November 21, 2024 / SVT Sport
This article features insights from Anders Blomquist as he prepares for the start of the Swedish cross-country skiing competition in Bruksvallarna. He highlights some promising young athletes to keep an eye on during the event.
Therese Johaug Pulls the 'Emergency Brake' Before the Competition Season
November 20, 2024 / Yle
Therese Johaug has faced setbacks ahead of the competition season, particularly following her maternity leave in May 2023. Despite this, expert Petter Northug predicts that she will perform well in her upcoming races in Beitostølen, Norway.
The opening of Huhtiniemi's first ski trail in Lappeenranta this weekend
November 20, 2024 / Yle
The 1.4 kilometer ski trail in Huhtiniemi, Lappeenranta, will open this weekend. Preparations are underway with snow being transported to ensure a durable trail surface, and the opening date is anticipated soon, depending on weather conditions.