Cross Country Skiing
Olympic victory has no ready-made recipe, but there is a plan, says Iivo Niskanen's coach Olli Ohtonen
April 23, 2025 / Yle
Olli Ohtonen, coach of Iivo Niskanen, discusses the preparations for the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, emphasizing the importance of tailored training and continuous communication with the athlete. Ohtonen reflects on past experiences and the impact of setbacks on Niskanen's motivation and competitive edge.
Italy's stars with Olympic Cross-Country on their doorstep: 'We will use the pressure to go faster'
April 20, 2025 / FIS
With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, Italian cross-country skiers are preparing for a pivotal season. Simone Dapra and Caterina Ganz, both local stars, express their excitement and determination to make their mark at home, leveraging the pressure of competing on familiar grounds to achieve success.
Calle Halfvarsson leaves the national team – aims for his own path towards the Olympics
April 18, 2025 / SVT Sport
Calle Halfvarsson, a seasoned cross-country skier, has announced his departure from the Swedish national team after 14 years. He plans to pursue his own training regimen with the goal of competing in the 2026 Olympics in Italy.
Russian Cross-Country Ski Team: 'We are preparing for the Olympics'
April 14, 2025 / SVT Sport
The Russian Cross-Country Ski Federation chairperson, Elena Välbe, expresses confidence in their preparations for the Olympics, despite ongoing restrictions against Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee has encouraged the reintegration of Russian athletes into competitions, stirring discussions in the sports community about the future of Russian participation.
Stars Astrid Öyre Slind and Ebba Andersson believe that Therese Johaug will compete at the Olympics next year
April 13, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skiers Astrid Öyre Slind and Ebba Andersson express their belief that Therese Johaug might continue her career and compete in the upcoming Olympic Games, despite her previous statements regarding retirement. They discuss Johaug's potential to return following a successful comeback season.
Ebba Andersson on Reduced Prize Money in Janteloppet: 'Don't We Have the Same Value?'
April 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
In a recent statement, cross-country skier Ebba Andersson voiced her concerns over the significant disparity in prize money for female competitors at Janteloppet compared to their male counterparts. Despite pushing for equal prize money, the event reduced the women's prize pool by a substantial amount, leading to protests from athletes like Astrid Öyre Slind. Andersson competed anyway but expressed her disappointment with the situation.
Astrid Öyre Slind Protests against Janteloppet: "Pissing on Women's Sports"
April 12, 2025 / SVT Sport
Astrid Öyre Slind staged a protest by burning her race bib to highlight the disparity in prize money between men and women at Janteloppet. She expressed her disappointment that women were offered significantly less prize money compared to men, which she believes undermines the value of women's sports.
Spectacular Turnaround for Winter Sports Superstar?
April 10, 2025 / Sport1
Norwegian cross-country skiing queen Therese Johaug seeks advice from King Harald on whether to compete in the Olympics, leading to a surprising response that might influence her decision. Despite previous intentions to retire, Johaug's future remains uncertain as she contemplates continuing her career.
Therese Johaug's Revelation About Her Career Continuation
April 09, 2025 / Yle
Nordic skiing queen Therese Johaug, who announced her retirement at the end of this season, is now reconsidering her decision. During an interview with NRK, Johaug mentioned that the likelihood of continuing her career for the upcoming winter Olympics has increased, shifting her previous certainty of retirement.
Reijo Jylhä is the new coach of the women's cross-country ski national team
April 09, 2025 / YLE
Reijo Jylhä has been appointed as the coach of Finland's women's cross-country ski national team, effective May 1. His contract is for one year and follows his previous terms as head coach from 2001 to 2006 and 2014 to 2018. Jylhä aims to enhance the team's training culture and better utilize the skills of athletes and coaches to improve performance despite financial challenges.
Johaug Admits Olympic Dream is More Realistic
April 09, 2025 / NRK
Therese Johaug discusses the increasing likelihood of her pursuing a spot in the upcoming Olympics, sharing insights from a recent encounter with King Harald of Norway. She struggles with the decision, balancing her athletic ambitions against personal goals such as starting a family while acknowledging that her husband's support adds pressure to her choice.
Southern Savonia's Ski Season Ended Weeks Earlier Than Normal
April 09, 2025 / Yle
The ski season in Southern Savonia has come to an end several weeks earlier than normal, with ski trails in Savonlinna and Mikkeli being closed due to a lack of snow. Skiing typically continued into May on the early snow trails, but this year, conditions forced an earlier shutdown as ground began to show through the snow.