Cross Country Skiing
Cross-country Skiing: Linn Svahn Withdraws for the Rest of the Season – Sundling Also Absent in Tallinn
March 17, 2025 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn has announced that she will not compete for the remainder of the season due to a concussion she sustained just before the World Championships. Additionally, Jonna Sundling is also not traveling with the national team to the World Cup sprint event in Tallinn due to illness.
Ski Icon Likely Retires: "I Feel That It's Over"
March 16, 2025 / Sport1
Therese Johaug, the 14-time world champion in cross-country skiing, announced that her career may be coming to an end after her performance at the Holmenkollen. She expressed uncertainty about continuing in the sport, stating there is a 90% chance she will not return for another season.
Krista Pärmäkoski discusses upcoming rehabilitation: "It will probably not be easy"
March 16, 2025 / Yle
Krista Pärmäkoski reflected on her season after facing injury challenges, finishing seventh in a recent World Cup event. Meanwhile, Moa Ilar of Sweden secured a remarkable win in the women's 10 km freestyle race at Holmenkollen, making headlines in the competitive circuit.
Shock in Norway – on the podium in the wrong sport: "Hope someone got rich"
March 16, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a surprising turn of events during a ski race in Holmenkollen, skijäger Einar Hedegart finished second in a cross-country skiing event. This marked his second Nordic competition, where he upset expectations by coming in behind winner Harald Östberg Amundsen. William Poromaa secured sixth place, making it noteworthy for Swedish competitors.
Harald Amundsen Leads Norwegian Sweep in the 10 km Free in Oslo
March 16, 2025 / L'Équipe
Harald Amundsen secured victory in the 10 km freestyle event in Oslo, leading a Norwegian sweep of the podium. Einar Hedegart and Johannes Klaebo took the second and third places respectively, with William Poromaa being the highest non-Norwegian finisher at sixth place.
Moa Ilar wins 10 km in Oslo, Flora Dolci finishes 12th
March 16, 2025 / L'Équipe
Moa Ilar achieved a surprising victory in the 10 km race at the World Cup stage in Oslo, finishing with a time of 25:24.6. Flora Dolci was the top French competitor, ending up in 12th place, while Norwegian Heidi Weng and German Victoria Carl secured the second and third positions, respectively.
Twice Third in Oslo: Carl on a Historic Podium Course
March 16, 2025 / Sport1
Victorious Olympian Victoria Carl made significant strides towards a historic first podium for a German cross-country skier in the overall World Cup standings by clinching third place in Oslo. This came after another third-place finish over a double distance, solidifying her standing in the competition.
Acclaimed Performance: "So Great - It Means a Lot"
March 16, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Moa Ilar had an outstanding performance, winning the women's 10 km freestyle event at Holmenkollen, marking her second career victory in the World Cup. She expressed her joy after the win, stating, "It's been a while since I won, and this means so much to me."
Therese Johaug disappointed in possible farewell – reveals family council on career ending
March 16, 2025 / NRK
Therese Johaug believes she has likely competed in her last race after a disappointing performance in Holmenkollen. She discussed with her family the possibility of retirement, although they have differing opinions on her future in skiing.
Protest Denied - Sweden Appeals at National Level
March 16, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
The article discusses the rejection of Sweden's protest regarding the disqualification of athlete Ebba Andersson after she finished third in the women's 20 km classic style race at the Holmenkollen World Cup. The Swedish Ski Federation plans to appeal the decision at a higher level, indicating dissatisfaction with the ruling.
Ilar wins 10km Freestyle in Oslo as Swede spoils another Norwegian party
March 16, 2025 / FIS
Moa Ilar of Sweden won the 10km Freestyle Interval Start at the FIS Cross-Country World Cup event in Oslo, surprising many by defeating local favorite Therese Johaug and adding to her podium tally. The event, held under sunny skies, showcased Ilar’s impressive pace despite challenging course conditions, and her victory is a notable highlight in a season dominated by competition among top female skiers.
Cross-Country Skiing: William Poromaa Confronted by Norwegian Biathlete: 'Then I'm a Football Player'
March 16, 2025 / SVT Sport
Einar Hedegart surprises by finishing second in the Holmenkollen 10 km freestyle in just his second World Cup event, prompting William Poromaa to declare funnily that if Hedegart is a skier, then he must be a football player. Poromaa, who finished sixth, remarked on his competition with Hedegart, expressing disbelief over his defeat.