Cross Country Skiing
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Julie Myhre exits World Cup sprint prologue in Trondheim, putting Milan–Cortina 2026 hopes at risk
December 05, 2025 / Eurosport Norway
Norway's Julie Myhre placed 35th in the Granåsen World Cup classic sprint prologue and did not advance to the quarterfinals, a setback for her Olympic selection prospects. With all weekend events mirroring Olympic disciplines, Norwegian media noted it is “a bit of a crisis” for Myhre’s bid. Nine of twelve Norwegian women advanced; Hedda Bakkemo and Maiken Min Midtskogen were also eliminated, while all twelve Norwegian men progressed.
Kläbo on Myhlback’s breakout: “You just have to tip your hat”
December 05, 2025 / Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten)
After Alvar Myhlback’s podium in the World Cup sprint in Trondheim, Norway’s stars praised the 18‑year‑old Swede. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo called it a performance that merits ‘lifting your hat,’ while Erik Valnes said he was ‘incredibly impressed’ and that Myhlback should be on the Olympic team. The piece highlights Norwegian reaction following Klæbo’s 100th World Cup victory, achieved in the classic sprint at Granåsen where Myhlback placed third.
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‘Threatened’ an Olympic boycott – now the star changes course
December 05, 2025 / Eurosport Norway
Swedish sprint star Linn Svahn had said she might skip the 2026 Olympics if Russian athletes were readmitted. After CAS ruled that some Russians may compete under a neutral flag, Svahn reiterates she opposes their participation but now says her goal is to compete at Milano–Cortina, hoping FIS maintains its stance while she focuses on qualifying. The comments came after she placed third in the classic sprint in Granåsen.
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Swedish jab after Skistad shock: “Thanks and goodbye!”
December 05, 2025 / Eurosport Norway
Kristine Stavås Skistad suffered a surprise early exit in the classic sprint—an Olympic-distance event—at the World Cup in Granåsen, finishing third in her quarterfinal and missing time advancement. Ingrid Bergene Aabrekk made the final and placed fifth, strengthening her bid for an Olympic spot, while Sweden’s Johanna Hagström won ahead of Emma Ribom and Linn Svahn. Swedish commentator Jonas Karlsson quipped “thanks and goodbye” as Sweden took revenge one week after Skistad had dominated in Ruka.
Svahn on Olympic boycott threat: “Now the decision has been made”
December 05, 2025 / Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten)
Swedish cross-country star Linn Svahn says she will compete at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympics despite earlier saying she could boycott if Russian athletes were allowed. She criticizes the CAS decision that overturned FIS’s autumn ban, but accepts the ruling and focuses on preparing to be strong at the Games. The piece also outlines IOC criteria for Russians/Belarusians to compete as neutrals.
Kläbo reaches 100 World Cup victories: “He’s so dominant”
December 05, 2025 / Sveriges Radio - Radiosporten
Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has achieved a historic milestone with his 100th career World Cup victory in cross‑country skiing. The piece notes his first win came in 2018 and links to audio coverage from Radiosporten reacting to his continued dominance.
Hagström wins from the front after chaos in Trondheim sprint final
December 05, 2025 / FIS
Sweden’s Johanna Hagström won the women’s classic sprint at the FIS Cross‑Country World Cup in Trondheim, capitalizing on multiple crashes and equipment issues in the final. Emma Ribom finished second and Linn Svahn third after recovering from an early tangle, while Jonna Sundling fell late while chasing back. The result comes nine months after Hagström’s heartbreak at the same venue during the 2025 World Championships and amid Swedish selection talk for Milano–Cortina 2026.
Hometown hero Klæbo hits 100 World Cup wins in Trondheim as new sprint stars emerge
December 05, 2025 / FIS
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo claimed the 100th World Cup victory of his career by winning the men’s sprint in his hometown of Trondheim, nine months after sweeping six golds at the 2025 World Championships there. The final also showcased rising talents, with 19‑year‑old Alvar Myhlback taking his first World Cup podium in third and 21‑year‑old Oskar Opstad Vike finishing second for his best result. Several big names exited early, while incidents in the semis shaped the final, and the World Cup weekend continues with 20 km skiathlons on Saturday.
Johannes Klaebo claims 100th World Cup win in Trondheim sprint
December 05, 2025 / L'Équipe
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won the classic sprint at home in Trondheim, marking his 100th World Cup victory in just 177 starts. He led a largely Norwegian final ahead of teammate Oskar Opstad Vike, with Sweden’s Alvar Myhlback third; on the women’s side, Johanna Hagström topped an all‑Swedish podium from Emma Ribom and Linn Svahn. French sprinters struggled: Jules Chappaz exited in the quarters, Richard Jouve also fell short of the semis, and Lucas Chanavat, returning from injury, finished 40th in qualifying.
How many Russian skiers have been tested for doping in recent seasons – Yle obtains FIS testing figures
December 05, 2025 / Yle Urheilu
The International Ski Federation (FIS) told Yle that Russian cross‑country skiers accounted for 13.9% of all FIS‑commissioned out‑of‑competition tests over the past two seasons, totaling 368 tests out of 2,641 for cross‑country. Although Russians have been banned from FIS competitions since February 2022, FIS says it has maintained a consistent testing program, using international sample collectors and WADA‑accredited labs in Istanbul and Cologne. Three Russian athletes have received bans since the war began, none of them cross‑country skiers, and their violations concerned whereabouts failures.
Lucas Chanavat returns to the French team to race the Trondheim sprint
December 04, 2025 / L'Équipe
After a tibial stress fracture sidelined him since mid‑September, French sprinter Lucas Chanavat rejoins the national team for Friday’s classic sprint at the Trondheim Cross‑Country World Cup. Coaches caution his preparation has been delayed and this will be his only start of the weekend, with Davos’ freestyle sprint on December 13 seen as a better gauge of form ahead of Milano–Cortina 2026.
Russian junior world champion to NRK: “I hope we can race the World Cup in Davos”
December 03, 2025 / Yle
Russian U23 world champion Saveliy Korostelev says it is unrealistic for Russians and Belarusians to compete in Trondheim this week but hopes they can enter the Davos World Cup on 12–14 December. The piece explains CAS’s ruling allowing 17 Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Milano–Cortina 2026 as neutrals and outlines FIS’s strict neutrality and eligibility criteria. Finnish Olympic Committee chair Petteri Kilpinen criticizes the decision on Olympic‑truce grounds and says Finland’s position remains that participation should be considered only once there is a ceasefire or peace progress.