Cross Country Skiing
Moa Lundgren Faces Heartbreak as She Withdraws from World Championships
January 28, 2023 / SVT Sport
Moa Lundgren expressed her disappointment after being eliminated in the quarterfinals, which effectively ended her chances of qualifying for the World Championships. Lundgren, who has faced a difficult season already, broke down in an interview, reflecting on her performance and the hurdles she has overcome this year.
Emilie Fleten Expresses Deep Gratitude for Lina Korsgren's Influence
January 13, 2023 / SVT Sport
The article highlights the admiration of Norwegian cross-country skier Emilie Fleten for Lina Korsgren, who recently transitioned from being a professional skier to the team director of Team Ramudden Ski. Fleten regards Korsgren as a pivotal figure, referring to her as both a sister and a mentor, indicating the immense influence Korsgren has on her.
Ebba Andersson: "It has been a demanding tour"
January 05, 2023 / SVT Sport
Ebba Andersson reflects on her experience during the Tour de Ski, where she expressed that it was quite challenging. She finished as the top Swedish participant and shared insights on her feelings and performance leading up to the World Championships in Trondheim.
Frida Karlsson Returns – Competing in World Cup at Les Rousses
January 02, 2023 / SVT Sport
Frida Karlsson is making her comeback to the World Cup circuit after dealing with injury issues earlier in the season. She is set to compete in the races at Les Rousses over the weekend of January 17-19, with her coach reporting positive progress in her rehabilitation.
A Lighthearted Rivalry: Swedish Skiers Playfully Prank Their Norwegian Counterparts at Tour de Ski
January 01, 2023 / SVT Sport
The article describes a playful incident during the Tour de Ski where Swedish skiers Frida Karlsson and Maja Dahlqvist swapped a Norwegian-selected song with their own choice, leading to a friendly music rivalry. The original song choice by Norway's Tiril Udnes Weng was returned later, as the event allowed skiers to select songs for the stadium playlist.
Martin Lundberg's Adventures in the Nordenskiöldsloppet
December 14, 2022 / SVT Sport
The article details Martin Lundberg's experiences participating in the Nordenskiöldsloppet, the world's longest ski race located north of the Arctic Circle. The race covers a distance of 220 kilometers, and Martin has completed it five times since its modern revival in 2016. Despite not participating in 2023 due to organizational changes, he hopes to join future events.
Therese Johaug's Painful Memory of Losing to Frida Karlsson at Holmenkollen 2020
October 28, 2022 / SVT Sport
In her upcoming autobiography, Therese Johaug expresses her intense anger over her loss to Frida Karlsson in the 2020 Holmenkollen race. After leading the race, Johaug was overtaken by Karlsson in a dramatic finish, leading to a personal reflection on how this loss continues to affect her.
Anna Dyvik's Journey Through Mental Health Struggles After Beijing
October 14, 2022 / SVT Sport
Anna Dyvik, a cross-country skier, discusses her struggle with mental health following the Winter Olympics in Beijing, where she finished in 17th place. She shares her journey of dealing with the aftermath through support from friends, family, and mental training, and emphasizes the importance of talking about mental health in sports.
2027 World Ski Championships Set for Falun, Sweden
May 25, 2022 / SVT Sport
The International Ski Federation has awarded the 2027 World Ski Championships to Falun, Sweden, which was the only candidate city. Falun has hosted the championships four times previously, most recently in 2015. This decision has inspired skier Calle Halfvarsson to potentially extend his career to compete in these upcoming championships.
Helene Marie Fossesholm Wraps Up Season Early
February 23, 2022 / SVT Sport
Helene Marie Fossesholm has decided to end her competitive season due to ongoing performance struggles. After a promising past, including wins at the Junior World Championships and participation in the Women's World Championships, she faced difficulties leading up to the Olympics and now takes a break to recover.
Aleksandr Bolshunov
February 12, 2022 / Yle.fi
This Yle.fi page is dedicated to Aleksandr Bolshunov, the renowned Russian cross-country skier. The page aggregates several recent news articles about his return to international competition after a three‐year hiatus, including his contests in Italy and his involvement in high-profile events alongside other elite skiers.
Ski World Championships 2025
August 24, 2021 / NRK
The Ski World Championships 2025 will be held in Trondheim from February 26 to March 9, 2025. NRK is providing extensive live coverage of the event on TV, radio, and online, with a detailed schedule covering various Nordic skiing disciplines including cross-country, combined, and ski jumping. The page also features several news updates and human interest stories from the championships.