Cross Country Skiing
Strong Finish - Stadlober Just Misses the Podium at World Cup Final
March 23, 2025 / Krone
Teresa Stadlober concluded her cross-country skiing World Cup season strong, finishing in fourth place in the 50 km classic at the final in Lahti. She narrowly missed the podium, finishing just 5.5 seconds behind third-place Ebba Andersson.
Cross-country Skier Edvin Anger: 'I've Taken a Big Step'
March 23, 2025 / SVT Sport
At just 22 years old, Edvin Anger has made significant strides in his cross-country skiing career, achieving remarkable results including a second-place finish in the overall World Cup standings. Despite facing challenges in a recent 50km race, he remains optimistic about his future in the sport, underscoring his journey of improvement and success.
Johannes Hösflot Kläbo mimics Iivo Niskanen and smiles at Yle – the Finnish star opens up about his greatest disappointment in his career
March 23, 2025 / YLE
Johannes Hösflot Kläbo won the 50 km race in Lahti and paid tribute to Iivo Niskanen, who shared his disappointment after missing the World Championships due to illness. Kläbo's victory was also marked by a playful gesture mimicking Niskanen's celebration, highlighting the camaraderie among the athletes despite the competitive atmosphere.
Jules Chappaz and Richard Jouve on the Podium of the Team Sprint at Lahti World Cup
March 22, 2025 / L'Équipe
Jules Chappaz and Richard Jouve secured a podium finish in the team sprint event at the World Cup in Lahti, overcoming early setbacks and finishing strongly to claim third place behind a dominant Norwegian duo. The French team demonstrated resilience after a challenging start, featuring impressive performances from both skiers.
Nightmare for Swedish Debutant – Fell in Sprint Relay
March 22, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
23-year-old Måns Skoglund had a disappointing debut in the sprint relay at the World Cup in Lahti. A failed exchange with teammate Edin Anger led to Skoglund falling after colliding with another team. The Swedish team finished in eleventh place, while Norway secured the victory.
Therese Johaug joked about her partner and opened up about her World Championship disappointment – continuation of career highly unlikely
March 22, 2025 / Yle
Therese Johaug discussed her potential retirement plans during the Salpausselkä skiing competition, joking about her partner being keen on her continuing her career. Despite maintaining a glimmer of hope for the future, Johaug expressed strong doubts about competing again following her recent World Championship results.
Jonas Karlsson on Edvin Anger: "He can become as good as possible"
March 22, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a recent discussion, Jonas Karlsson praised Edvin Anger for securing second place in the total World Cup standings for cross-country skiing, the first time a Swedish male skier has achieved this feat in ten years. Karlsson expresses optimism about Anger's potential for future successes in skiing.
Norway and Klaebo win Team Sprint after crashes, chaos and comebacks in Lahti
March 22, 2025 / FIS
In a thrilling Team Sprint event in Lahti, Norway, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo and Even Northug showcased remarkable skill and resilience to secure victory. Despite crashes and chaotic moments during the race, Norway maintained their dominance in cross-country skiing, continuing their long-standing winning streak in team events.
Swedish Podium Finish in Sprint Relay After Sprint Drama
March 22, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a thrilling finish in Saturday's sprint relay, Swedish cross-country skiers Johanna Hagström and Maja Dahlqvist secured a silver medal, just 0.1 seconds behind the winning German team. Another Swedish team, featuring Moa Lundgren and Moa Ilar, finished in sixth place.
Pellegrino secures third place in Lahti Sprint: World Cup podium within reach
March 21, 2025 / Gazzetta.it
Federico Pellegrino finishes third in the Sprint event in Lahti, edging closer to securing a final spot on the World Cup podium. This result comes after a close finish that improved upon his previous performance from Tallinn. With two races left in the season, Pellegrino aims to defend his podium position against Erik Valnes.
Edvin Anger finishes second in the overall World Cup: "It's cool"
March 21, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Edvin Anger secured second place in the overall World Cup standings despite not reaching the finals of the sprint event in Lahti. This marks the first time since 2015 that a Swedish male skier has achieved such a high ranking, with the last time being Calle Halfvarsson in 2015.
Kerttu Niskanen issues a serious threat to the organizers of the Salpausselkä race – spoke of a catastrophe: "Playing with life"
March 21, 2025 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen has threatened to withdraw from the World Cup season-ending 50-kilometer race in Salpausselkä unless the race organizers prepare the tracks appropriately before the event. She expressed concerns over safety due to the icy conditions of the course.