Cross Country Skiing
Johannes Klaebo wins Trondheim skiathlon ahead of a Norwegian sweep; Mathis Desloges 11th
December 06, 2025 / L'Équipe
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo claimed the men’s 20 km skiathlon World Cup in Trondheim, using his signature late surge to beat compatriots Harald Østberg Amundsen and Emil Iversen. Norway placed nine athletes in the top ten, while France’s Mathis Desloges finished 11th after fading in the frantic final kilometers.
Frida Karlsson’s difficult build-up — got food poisoning: “Not perfect”
December 06, 2025 / Sveriges Radio - Radiosporten
Ahead of Saturday’s skiathlon in Trondheim, Sweden’s Frida Karlsson revealed she suffered a bout of food poisoning in the days leading up to the race, calling her preparation “not perfect.” Reigning skiathlon world champion Ebba Andersson downplayed her own favorite status and tipped Karlsson despite Karlsson’s disrupted week. The race can be heard live on Sveriges Radio and P4.
Norwegian comet makes strong Olympic case – Klæbo reaches 100 World Cup wins
December 05, 2025 / Eurosport Norway
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won the classic sprint in Granåsen for his 100th World Cup victory, becoming the first male cross‑country skier to reach the milestone. Rising Norwegian Oskar Opstad Vike finished second, boosting his Milan–Cortina 2026 selection hopes, while Sweden’s Alvar Myhlback took third. Even Northug fell in the quarterfinals and left the mixed zone without comment, a blow to his Olympic ambitions; the Granåsen weekend also features Olympic-program events in skiathlon (20 km) and 10 km freestyle.
Drama between Jasmi Joensuu and Norway’s Skistad in Trondheim sprint; Swedes sweep, Klæbo gets 100th World Cup win
December 05, 2025 / Yleisradio (Yle)
Finland’s Jasmi Joensuu finished seventh in the World Cup classic sprint in Trondheim after a tense heat with Norway’s Kristine Stavås Skistad, whose risky outside move saw her eliminated. Norwegian and Finnish pundits criticized Skistad’s tactics, while Joensuu said the race proved “everything is possible.” Sweden swept a chaotic women’s final, and Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo celebrated his 100th career World Cup victory in the men’s sprint.
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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.