Cross Country Skiing
APU Athletes Shine with Nominations for the 2024-25 World Cup Season
July 27, 2024 / Anchorage Daily News
The article discusses the selection of ten active members and one alumnus with ties to the Alaska Pacific University (APU) for the first period of the 2024-25 World Cup season. These individuals include former Olympians and Olympic hopefuls, highlighting their experience and potential in the competitions ahead.
Serious Roller Skiing Accident Involving Niilo Moilanen
July 21, 2024 / Yle
Finnish skier Niilo Moilanen was involved in a serious accident while roller skiing, colliding with a cyclist and suffering multiple facial fractures. Despite the injuries, Moilanen is optimistic about his recovery after undergoing surgery at Kuopio University Hospital.
Maja Dahlqvist Secures Fourth Straight Victory at Idre's Mid-Summer Supersprint
July 13, 2024 / SVT Sport
Maja Dahlqvist achieved her fourth consecutive victory in the Idre supersprint held on snow in the middle of summer. She defeated her clubmate Moa Hansson, while in the men's category, Viktor Norberg claimed victory over George Ersson. Dahlqvist expressed satisfaction with her training at the camp leading up to the competition.
Overview of the 2024 FIS Rollerski Season
July 12, 2024 / FIS
The FIS Rollerski World Cup, part of the FIS calendar, will have its grand finale at the World Rollerski Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy, in September 2024. The season begins in July with events in Madonna, Latvia, and continues with a second in Schuchhinsk, Kazakhstan, in August. The series promises elite competitive action and has firmly established itself among international cross-country skiing events.
2024 FIS Rollerski Season Preview
July 12, 2024 / FIS
The FIS Rollerski World Cup season for 2024 features three World Cup events, including the grande finale at the World Rollerski Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy. The first event is scheduled in Madonna, Latvia, on July 17, followed by a second race in Schuchhinsk, Kazakhstan, in mid-August.
Lahti Prepares for the 2029 Nordic World Ski Championships
July 05, 2024 / Yle
Lahti has been selected as the host city for the 2029 Nordic World Ski Championships, requiring extensive renovations to its sports facilities, estimated to cost around five million euros. The infrastructure upgrades are expected to enhance the venue's capacity and efficiency, contributing to potential financial gains for the championships.
Lahti to Host the 2029 Nordic World Ski Championships
July 04, 2024 / Yle
The Finnish Ski Association has secured the hosting rights for the 2029 Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti. This decision was confirmed by the International Ski Federation (FIS) after resolving financial challenges and reaching a cost-sharing agreement with Lahti's city and ski club.
Lahti to Host 2029 Nordic World Ski Championships
July 04, 2024 / Yle
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has granted Lahti the hosting rights for the Nordic skiing World Championships in 2029. This will mark the eighth time Lahti hosts the ski championships, a record for any city. Despite financial difficulties in the past, Lahti is preparing to organize a successful event with significant local economic and image impacts.
Krista Pärmäkoski Strengthens Finland's National Ski Team
June 28, 2024 / Yle
Krista Pärmäkoski, a prominent Finnish cross-country skier, continues her career for at least the next two seasons, being named to the A-team. Her training program will be customized, combining national team camps and her own scheduled camps. The upcoming season includes a world championship event in Trondheim and the Olympics in Milan-Cortina in 2026.
Pärmäkoski and Niskanen Triumph at Aateli Race
June 26, 2024 / Yle
Krista Pärmäkoski and Iivo Niskanen emerged victorious at the Aateli Race event in Vuokatti, which featured both cross-country running and roller skiing. Pärmäkoski won the overall competition by a significant margin, defeating Eveliina Piippo and Johanna Matintalo, while Niskanen secured the men's title by 20 seconds over Markus Vuorela.
Krista Pärmäkoski to Continue Her Cross-Country Skiing Career for Two More Seasons
June 22, 2024 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skier Krista Pärmäkoski has announced that she will continue her career for the next two seasons, a decision influenced by her World Cup win in Lahti last season. Pärmäkoski aims to achieve more success, particularly targeting the top podium position in upcoming world championships and the 2026 Olympics.
Sisters in Sport: The Journey of Jasmin and Jessica Kähärä
June 22, 2024 / Yle
Jasmin and Jessica Kähärä are athletic sisters who developed a passion for various sports in their childhood, with Jasmin excelling in cross-country skiing and Jessica in athletics. Both sisters have honored their country in international competitions, with Jasmin representing Finland in skiing at the Beijing Winter Olympics, and Jessica in athletics at the European Championships.