Cross Country Skiing
Joupiskan first snow ski trail is open – Lapuan Simpsiö will be skiing within a few days
November 13, 2024 / Yle
The first snow ski trail at Joupiska is open, allowing skiing for the local community after a delay this season. Due to budget cuts, the city will not create a trail at Tanelinlammelle, leaving the preparations to external parties. Meanwhile, the Simpsiö trail is set to open soon, and skiing can be done in both freestyle and classic styles.
Petter Northug Announces Major News
November 13, 2024 / Eurosport
Petter Northug is gearing up for a new cross-country skiing season and has teased a significant announcement scheduled for Thursday in Oslo. Although he is 38, Northug remains focused on making an impact in the upcoming winter season, particularly in the Ski Classics.
Young Skiing Talent Moves to Falun for Development
November 13, 2024 / SVT Nyheter
Evelina Crüsell, a double junior world champion in cross-country skiing, has relocated from Västerbotten to Falun to continue her development as a skier. Crüsell will be training with Dala Sports Academy while still competing for her home club, Skellefteå SK.
Frida Karlsson Trains with Long-Distance Stars – Premiere in Bruksvallarna Not Ruled Out
November 13, 2024 / SVT Sport
Frida Karlsson is undergoing rehabilitation training in Tenerife, where she has been joined by elite Norwegian long-distance skiers. Her coach remains hopeful about her participation in the upcoming season premiere in Bruksvallarna despite recent foot pain that initially sidelined her from training camps.
Norwegian Star Undergoes Surgery – Out Indefinitely
November 12, 2024 / Sveriges Radio
Kristine Stavås Skistad has undergone stomach surgery, and it is uncertain when she will return to skiing. According to the Norwegian federation, she will be out for an unspecified period. Last season, Skistad finished second in the sprint cup behind Linn Svahn.
Cross-Country Skier Kristine Stavås Skistad Undergoes Surgery – Out Indefinitely
November 12, 2024 / SVT Sport
Norwegian cross-country skier Kristine Stavås Skistad has undergone surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely. The surgery, related to her abdomen, means she will miss at least the World Cup opener in Ruka and the season start is not ideal for the 25-year-old athlete, who had several World Cup sprint victories last year.
World Cup opener missed - Skistad has undergone surgery
November 12, 2024 / NRK Sport
Cross-country skiing star Kristine Stavås Skistad has undergone abdominal surgery and will miss upcoming competitions including the World Cup opener. Her doctor stated she will need time for rehabilitation, but there is confidence she will be ready for the World Championships later this season.
Linn Svahn Discusses Rival Kristine Stavås Skistad's Unique Approach in the National Team
November 12, 2024 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn shares her insights on compatriot Kristine Stavås Skistad, who has taken an unconventional approach to her training outside of the national team setup for several years. Although Skistad is now back with the team, her absence during crucial periods raises questions regarding her future integration and impact on the team dynamics.
Stavås Skistad undergoes emergency surgery – out for an indefinite time
November 12, 2024 / Eurosport
Norwegian cross-country skier Kristine Stavås Skistad has undergone emergency surgery for a stomach issue and is now out of competition indefinitely. She will miss the World Cup opening and her recovery and training limitations will require ongoing assessments before her return.
Norwegian skiing star Kristine Stavås Skistad sidelined by surgery before World Cup season
November 12, 2024 / Yle
Kristine Stavås Skistad will miss the World Cup opening in Ruka after undergoing abdominal surgery. The 25-year-old sprinter's return to competition remains uncertain, but her primary focus is on recovery ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim next February.
Elite Skier Björn Sandström in Östersund Rejects Flight – Takes Electric Car to Pyrenees
November 10, 2024 / SVT
Elite skier Björn Sandström expresses concern about the future of skiing due to climate change. He recently took an electric car to training in the Pyrenees instead of flying, emphasizing the need for the skiing community to reduce its carbon footprint and advocating for better planning of competitions and training camps.
Mysterious Invention Set to Revolutionize Skiing World
November 08, 2024 / Sport1
A Finnish company has drawn attention with a mysterious invention that aims to revolutionize cross-country skiing. The innovative skis, developed by brothers Asa and Pasi Vironen, feature a unique underside treatment designed to enhance athlete performance. Early testers, including skiers Johanna Matintalo and William Poromaa, have praised the new technology, leading to speculation about its potential impact on the sport.