Cross Country Skiing
Einar Hedegart claims first World Cup win as Norway’s Olympic selection battle intensifies
December 07, 2025 / Eurosport Norway
Einar Hedegart won the men’s 10 km freestyle World Cup race in Granåsen by 0.4 seconds over teammate Andreas Fjorden Ree, with Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget third. The result, along with strong performances from veterans like Emil Iversen, tightens Norway’s competition for Olympic spots ahead of Milano–Cortina 2026. Experts Pål Golberg and Fredrik Aukland praised Hedegart’s form, with calls for him to secure an Olympic berth in the distance.
Ebba Andersson on Sweden’s dominance: “A positive boost for the whole group”
December 07, 2025 / Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten)
Sweden’s women continued their strong start to the season with a 1–2 finish in the 10 km race in Trondheim, where Ebba Andersson claimed her first World Cup win of the winter ahead of teammate Moa Ilar. Andersson told Radiosporten the results are lifting both individuals and the team, while expert Hanna Falk urged fans to savor the current wave of Swedish success on the tracks.
Swedish 1–2 finish — Ebba Andersson claims her first World Cup win of the season
December 07, 2025 / Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten)
Sweden took a double podium in the women’s 10 km freestyle at the Cross‑Country World Cup on Sunday, with Ebba Andersson winning and Moa Ilar placing second. The piece includes short audio reactions from the athletes and frames the result as a boost for the Swedish team.
Andersson clinches 2025 Trondheim treble with 10K win
December 07, 2025 / FIS
Sweden’s Ebba Andersson won the women’s 10 km interval start freestyle in Trondheim for her first World Cup victory of the season, completing a sweep of three major wins at the venue in 2025 after her World Championship titles earlier in the year. She edged compatriot Moa Ilar by two seconds, with Jessie Diggins third; Jonna Sundling and Astrid Øyre Slind rounded out the top five. Diggins leads the overall standings on 512 points heading to Davos, with Ilar 17 points behind.
Kerttu Niskanen stunned by poor form in Trondheim freestyle 10 km; Yle expert issues stark comparison
December 07, 2025 / Yle
Finland’s Kerttu Niskanen finished 31st in the women’s 10 km freestyle World Cup race in Trondheim, over 1:16 behind winner Ebba Andersson, and said on Viaplay she has no explanation for her struggles. Yle expert Kalle Lassila said Niskanen’s early‑season level is worse than in recent years and urged focus on regaining relaxation and performance capacity. Jasmi Joensuu provided a bright spot for Finland with 14th and strong intermediate times, bolstering relay and Olympic prospects, while Krista Pärmäkoski skipped the race due to acid reflux symptoms.
Former biathlete Einar Hedegart wins the 10 km skate in Trondheim
December 07, 2025 / L'Équipe
Norway’s Einar Hedegart took his first World Cup cross‑country victory by winning the men’s 10 km freestyle in Trondheim, edging Andreas Ree by 0.4 seconds and Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget by 10.1. The 24‑year‑old, a former junior biathlon medalist who competed in IBU events as recently as 2023–24, has rapidly transitioned to cross‑country, after recent podiums in Ruka and Oslo. Norway dominated the home weekend, while France’s best finisher was Jules Lapierre in 21st, ahead of Victor Lovera and Mathis Desloges.
Norway sweeps men’s 10 km freestyle in Trondheim
December 07, 2025 / Sportschau
Norway took the top seven places in the men’s 10 km freestyle World Cup in Trondheim, with 24‑year‑old Einar Hedegart claiming a surprise victory ahead of Andreas Fjorden Ree and Martin Løwström Nyenget. Skiathlon winner Johannes Høsflot Klæbo finished only seventh. Germany’s Florian Notz was the best German in 14th, with Friedrich Moch 19th, while Lucas Bögl and Janosch Brugger finished outside the top 30.
Krista Pärmäkoski withdraws from Trondheim World Cup race: “It hurts to breathe”
December 07, 2025 / Yle
Finland’s Krista Pärmäkoski pulled out of Sunday’s 10 km race at the Trondheim Cross‑Country World Cup, saying severe heartburn made it painful to breathe. She struggled in Saturday’s skiathlon after eating a moldy burger bun on Friday, and experts said it’s wise to skip the start to protect airways ahead of next weekend’s high‑altitude races in Davos.
A star is born: Hedegart stuns Norway’s stars for first World Cup win in Trondheim 10 km
December 07, 2025 / FIS
Einar Hedegart surged on the second lap to win the men’s 10 km in Trondheim, claiming his first FIS Cross-Country World Cup victory and third podium in four World Cup starts. Andreas Fjorden Ree led early but faded to second by 0.4 seconds, with Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget third as Johannes Høsflot Klæbo missed a home win for the first time this year at Granåsen. Klæbo still leads the overall standings ahead of Harald Østberg Amundsen as the tour moves to Davos next weekend.
Swedes far behind again: “It’s not good enough”
December 07, 2025 / Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten)
Norway dominated the men’s 10 km freestyle World Cup race in Trondheim, sweeping the top seven places as Einar Hedegart claimed his first career World Cup win. Sweden struggled, with Gustaf Berglund the best Swede in 29th, prompting concern from expert Hanna Falk about Sweden’s prospects for the upcoming Olympic relay.
Helen Hoffmann cracks the top ten as Sweden dominate Trondheim 10 km freestyle
December 07, 2025 / Sportschau
At the Trondheim World Cup 10 km freestyle, Germany’s Helen Hoffmann finished ninth for her first-ever World Cup top‑ten. Sweden’s Ebba Andersson won ahead of Moa Ilar, with Jessie Diggins third; Norway’s best was Astrid Øyre Slind in fourth. Finland’s Krista Pärmäkoski withdrew shortly before the start, while Germany’s Pia Fink placed 14th and Sofie Krehl, Anna‑Maria Dietze and Katherine Sauerbrey also raced.
Expert’s demand: Sweden must fix waxing issues to challenge Norway in Trondheim
December 07, 2025 / Sveriges Radio – Radiosporten
After Saturday’s skiathlon in Trondheim, Radiosport expert Hanna Falk says Sweden’s waxing team has work to do before Sunday’s 10 km freestyle. She warns that unless the problems from the previous day are solved, Sweden won’t be able to beat Norway on home snow. The women’s race airs at 09:45 and the men’s at 12:03 on P4.