Cross Country Skiing
Winter Skiing Season Kicks Off with Artificial Snow in Jyväskylä
November 07, 2024 / Yle
Despite unseasonably warm weather for November, the ski season has begun in Jyväskylä with the opening of an artificial snow track. The newly opened 1.7 km trail attracted a large number of skiers immediately upon its opening, highlighting the local enthusiasm for winter sports even in warmer conditions.
Norwegian Ski Star Fears for Her World Championship Dreams: "It Hurts to Say"
November 07, 2024 / Yle
Norwegian cross-country skier Ingvild Flugstad Østberg is postponing the start of her season due to health reasons and is concerned about her chances for the World Championships. Aiming for upcoming championships in Trondheim, she acknowledges that her current situation makes this goal seem unrealistic, but she is reluctant to give up on her dreams.
Petter Northug Reveals His Big Dream
November 07, 2024 / SVT Sport
Petter Northug, the famous Norwegian skier, shares his aspirations for the upcoming season, which include aiming for a podium finish in the Vasaloppet race. Despite rumors of a possible return to the World Championships in Trondheim, he focuses on achieving personal goals and guarantees victory if he were to compete.
Petter Northug Laughs Off Speculations About World Championship Participation
November 07, 2024 / Eurosport
Petter Northug has responded to ongoing speculation about his potential participation in the ski World Championships, stating that he finds it amusing to receive daily messages about it. He emphasizes that qualifying for the event is nearly impossible for him and that he has different goals for the upcoming season, including a strong showing at the Vasaloppet.
Opening of the First Snow Trail in Oulu's Sankivaaran on Friday – Mild Weather Won't Stop the Season's Start
November 07, 2024 / Yle
The first snow trail in Sankivaaran, Oulu, will open on November 8, 2024, at 10 AM. Despite mild weather, the trail's conditions are suitable for both classic and freestyle skiing, with enough packed snow to ensure a successful start to the skiing season.
Mysterious Invention Could Revolutionize Skiing - Secret Testing in Norway
November 07, 2024 / NRK
A new, innovative ski product from Finnish brothers Asa and Pasi Vironen is currently undergoing secret testing in Norway. Top athletes, including Swedish skier William Poromaa and Finnish star Johanna Matintalo, have been urged to sign non-disclosure agreements, creating a buzz around the potential game-changing technology that promises to enhance performance in cross-country skiing.
Finnish man fined after crossing the Russian border multiple times while skiing
November 06, 2024 / Yle
A Finnish man was fined by the Kainuu District Court for illegally crossing the Russian border multiple times while skiing. He admitted knowledge of the border area and did not have the required documents for crossing.
Lack of Snow Disrupts Cross-Country Skiers – National Team Training Camp in Vålådalen Cancelled
November 06, 2024 / SVT Sport
Due to a lack of snow in the Jämtland mountains, the national training camp for cross-country skiers in Vålådalen has been cut short. The team's preparation for the upcoming season has been affected, prompting athletes to seek better training conditions elsewhere.
Ingvild Flugstad Østberg: "World Championship is not realistic"
November 06, 2024 / Eurosport
Ingvild Flugstad Østberg has announced that she will not be competing in ski races until Christmas due to health reasons, making her participation in the World Championship in Trondheim unlikely. She has been advised by her doctor and has discussed her health issues, including an unspecified eating disorder, which she believes has hindered her preparation and ability to race.
Johanna Hagström discusses interrupted training camp: 'Disappeared overnight'
November 06, 2024 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Johanna Hagström speaks out about the abrupt cancellation of her team's training camp in Vålådalen due to a lack of snow. She explains the sudden weather changes that led to this situation and expresses concerns about the trend of decreasing snow reliability, emphasizing the need for environmental awareness.
Linn Svahn: "I only have a chance for one VM gold"
November 05, 2024 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn has opted to focus on just two individual events for the upcoming World Championships, believing her best chance for a gold medal lies in the sprint. She has decided to abandon her participation in the 50km event to concentrate her training on sprint and skiathlon disciplines.
Ski Season Opens in Southern Finland – Enthusiast: "Nowhere Else Are Conditions Like This"
November 04, 2024 / Yle
The ski season in Uusimaa has officially started with the opening of the first cross-country ski track in Vihti, South Finland. Local skiers express their excitement about the excellent conditions which are considered among the best in the country for cross-country skiing.