Cross Country Skiing
Former biathlon star becomes new doctor for Sweden’s junior cross-country ski team: “A dream job”
August 19, 2025 / Sveriges Radio - Radiosporten
Sweden’s former biathlon standout Fredrik Lindström has been appointed team doctor for the national junior cross-country skiing team. The 36‑year‑old, who retired in 2019, recently completed his medical degree and describes the role as a dream job.
Cross-country stars share summer training behind the scenes
August 12, 2025 / FIS
FIS highlights off-season training clips from several cross-country athletes as they prepare for winter, featuring biking, strength work, uphill running, roller skiing, and treadmill intervals. Profiles include the Weng twins, Benjamin Moser, Federica Cassol, Coletta Rydzek, Jaume Pueyo, Sonjaa Schmidt, and Gina Del Rio, with sessions filmed across Norway, Switzerland’s Goms, Font-Romeu, and more.
Jonna Sundling on her biggest Olympic disappointment: “Angry and bewildered”
August 09, 2025 / Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten)
Swedish cross‑country star Jonna Sundling reflects on the toughest moment of her Beijing 2022 Olympics: despite winning three medals and showing top form, she was left out of the 30 km race. In a summer radio talk, Sundling says the decision “hit me hard,” leaving her angry and confused even amid an otherwise hugely successful Games.
Linn Svahn not fully recovered after concussion: persistent neck issues
August 09, 2025 / Sveriges Radio – Radiosporten
Swedish cross-country star Linn Svahn is still dealing with neck problems months after the concussion she suffered in a fall on the eve of the Trondheim 2025 World Championships opener. Coach Ola Rawald says the fall caused a disc issue in her neck that intermittently affects nerves, forcing her to skip running and rollerskiing this summer and focus mainly on cycling. Her rehabilitation continues as she manages symptoms with modified training.
Sobering update on Linn Svahn after February crash — she hasn’t been able to run or roller‑ski outdoors
August 09, 2025 / Yle
Swedish cross‑country sprint star Linn Svahn is still not fully recovered from the concussion and neck injury sustained during training at the Trondheim World Championships in February, her coach Ola Rawald told SVT. She has mostly been limited to cycling and supervised treadmill roller‑skiing, and only recently reintroduced light outdoor running and roller‑skiing; high‑intensity, ski‑specific work remains on hold. Doctors hope she can resume full training around late August or early September, and Rawald still believes she can be ready for the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Olympics if her upper‑body training ramps up soon.
Petter Northug abandons his Olympic dream
August 06, 2025 / Yle
Norwegian cross-country skiing legend Petter Northug, 39, says he will no longer pursue competing at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympics. After exploring a return through switching nations — including reported interest from Austria, Liechtenstein, and Mexico — he now cites the lengthy citizenship and eligibility process and will focus on long-distance racing instead. Mexico’s ski federation had held talks with Northug, but Austria confirmed in April it would not include the two-time Olympic champion in its national team.
Helen Hoffmann: Green Bib Winner Leads Germany’s Next Generation
August 01, 2025 / FIS – International Ski & Snowboard Federation
FIS profiles German cross-country skier Helen Hoffmann, winner of the U23 Green Bib after her first full World Cup season. The 23-year-old recounts a steady rise from youth medals to a senior World Championships relay bronze in Trondheim 2025 and outlines goals for Milano–Cortina 2026, focusing on 10 km skate and skiathlon.
Therese Johaug confirms retirement decision with baby news
July 29, 2025 / Yle
Norwegian cross‑country star Therese Johaug has confirmed she will not continue her competitive comeback by announcing she is expecting her second child in January. Johaug returned last winter for a one‑off season highlighted by three silvers and a bronze at the Trondheim 2025 World Championships. The 37‑year‑old, a four‑time Olympic champion and 14‑time world champion including relays, said the pregnancy cements that her comeback was only for last season.
Everything you need to know about Roller Skiing
July 18, 2025 / FIS
FIS explains the history, equipment, race formats, and growing appeal of roller skiing, which is recognized as a separate discipline and features a full FIS Roller Ski World Cup. Athletes like Raimo Vigants, Anna Melnik, and Emanuele Becchis discuss the competitive landscape, equal-equipment rules, and showcase events including a Rome World Cup stage by the Colosseum. The article also explores roller skiing’s future amid climate change, with suggestions it could merge into an extended cross‑country season.
Dog bites four-time world champion Emil Iversen during training run in France
July 15, 2025 / Yle
Norwegian cross-country skier Emil Iversen was bitten by a German Shepherd while doing a 5 km fitness test run in France with teammates. He needed first aid and medication but no stitches, and says the attack spoiled a potential personal-best attempt. Iversen, a four-time world champion aiming for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympics in what he says will be his final competitive season, won world titles at Seefeld 2019 and Oberstdorf 2021.
Marking 20 Years in Style: FIS Cross Country Invites Fans to Shape the Future of Tour de Ski
July 03, 2025 / FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation)
FIS Cross-Country is launching a public logo design contest to celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of the Tour de Ski in 2025. Fans, designers, and FIS staff are invited to submit original concepts that incorporate FIS branding and highlight the Tour’s legacy, with entries due by July 20, 2025. The winning logo will be used across all official Tour de Ski 2025 communications and materials.
Halfvarsson on his new push: “There can be a million doubters”
June 29, 2025 / Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten)
Swedish cross-country skier Calle Halfvarsson kicked off his Olympic-season campaign by winning the mass start on roller skis at Sweden’s National Championships Week in Norrköping. After a stop‑start winter and back issues, he has chosen to prepare outside the national team to control his build‑up for the classic sprint next winter. His goal is to challenge Johannes Høsflot Klæbo at the Olympic sprint, saying he welcomes doubters while setting ambitious targets.