Cross Country Skiing
Expert's Verdict on Frida Karlsson: "I Don't Think She Will Reach Her Full Potential"
October 25, 2024 / SVT Sport
Frida Karlsson is struggling with injury issues, leading expert Anders Blomquist to worry about her potential this season. He emphasizes that while some athletes benefit from adjusting their training, Karlsson's prolonged injury may hinder her performance as she prepares for the upcoming World Cup season.
Frida Karlsson Critical of Herself After Setback: "Damn, I'm Stupid"
October 25, 2024 / SVT Sport
Frida Karlsson has had to pause her training due to overexertion, expressing frustration about repeating her mistakes. She aims to start ramping up her training again soon and hopes to compete at the season opener in Bruksvallarna later this month.
Johaug sympathizes with Karlsson: - Very sad to hear
October 25, 2024 / Eurosport
Therese Johaug responds to news about Frida Karlsson's injury troubles, expressing her sympathy and concern. Johaug remarks on how unfortunate it is for competitors to face such challenges during a crucial training period, emphasizing the importance of having all athletes prepared for competition.
Sports president reacts to police bills: – Frustrating
October 24, 2024 / Eurosport
The president of the sports federation, Zaineb Al-Samarai, expressed frustration over the ski world championship organizers in Trondheim being required to cover police costs. This is a significant financial burden that she argues should not fall on sports teams, as ensuring safety at these events is a matter of the police's social responsibility.
Cross-country skiing: Therese Johaug experiences accident on treadmill before VM trial in Trondheim
October 23, 2024 / NRK
Therese Johaug faced a mishap while training on a treadmill shortly before the upcoming World Championship trials. Despite the scare and some bruising, she continued with her training and showed resilience during her recovery process.
Finnish Ski Association decides on personal contribution amounts – skiers may have to pay more than ski jumpers
October 23, 2024 / Yle
The Finnish Ski Association will implement a personal contribution for athletes participating in the World Cup amidst challenging financial circumstances. Skiers will incur a higher personal share compared to ski jumpers and Nordic combined athletes, with maximum contributions set at 300 euros for skiers and 200 euros for ski jumpers and Nordic combined competitors per weekend.
Parkite Olympian Rosie Brennan roller skis at Soldier Hollow's Shutzenski Festival
October 23, 2024 / TownLift, Park City News
The Soldier Hollow Nordic Center hosted the annual Shutzenski Festival featuring roller ski and running races with participation from various clubs and colleges. Olympic athlete Rosie Brennan, competing alongside teammate Jessie Diggins, secured second place in the competition, highlighting her commitment to passing on her knowledge and experience to younger athletes.
Rovaniemi Starts to Prepare Ski Tracks Despite Predictions of Up to 10 Degrees Celsius
October 22, 2024 / Yle
The preparation of the snow for the ski tracks in Rovaniemi will commence, even as temperatures are expected to reach as high as 10 degrees Celsius. The first section of the track is set to open as planned on Saturday, October 26, and local skiing teams are eagerly anticipating the start of the ski season.
Activists sentenced for running onto the Vasaloppet track
October 22, 2024 / SVT Nyheter
Two activists have been sentenced for violating public order after stopping the Vasaloppet race earlier this year. The incident occurred just before the finish line when the activists ran onto the track, prompting a quick response from officials to prevent any disruption to the race.
Cross-country Skiing: VM Star Pål Golberg Skips Sprint: "On the Final Stretch"
October 21, 2024 / SVT Sport
Norwegian cross-country skier Pål Golberg, who won three golds and one silver in the last World Championships, has decided to skip both the sprint and the Tour de Ski for next year in order to focus on his training for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. At 34 years old, he aims to ensure peak performance at the championships, even if it means sacrificing his sprint events.
Criticism of the Federation for Lack of Training Camps, Only Two Skiers Attended – Jasmi Joensuu's Comments
October 21, 2024 / YLE
The Finnish Ski Federation has faced criticism due to budget constraints leading to fewer training camps. Jasmi Joensuu shared her thoughts on the recent training camp in Trondheim, where only she and another skier participated, highlighting issues of participation among national team athletes.
Johanna Matintalo's Training Camp Interrupted in a Dramatic Way: "Sometimes Life Feels Unfair"
October 19, 2024 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skier Johanna Matintalo faced a severe setback as she contracted a stomach virus during her training camp in Livigno, Italy. Despite feeling well initially, she became seriously ill, leading to the camp being cut short and raising concerns about her health and competition readiness for the upcoming season.