Cross Country Skiing
Ebba Andersson Triumphs Over Johaug Again in Trondheim
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Ebba Andersson has once again won a gold medal in Trondheim, managing to put her rival Therese Johaug in a less than favorable mood during the competition. Andersson expressed her excitement about achieving this in front of the Norwegian crowd.
Therese Johaug reeling after yet another defeat – champion Ebba Andersson laughs at comments: 'Has she checked the results list?'
March 04, 2025 / Yle
Nine-time consecutive gold medalist Therese Johaug has faced a tough defeat against Sweden's Ebba Andersson once again. This latest competition sees Johaug lamenting a close loss, questioning if she could have triumphed. Andersson's triumph in the 10 km classic event has put a spotlight on her remarkable performance against a competitor known for her dominance.
Commentary: Is this how Finland’s World Championship medal in skiing went away? A groundbreaking invention was left on the negotiation table - "Farce"
March 04, 2025 / Yle
The article discusses the disappointing performance of the Finnish cross-country skiing team at the World Championships held in Trondheim, where team members lament the absence of key skier Iivo Niskanen. It also highlights a controversial skiwax innovation that could have provided the Finnish team a competitive edge but was not utilized. The piece reflects on the missed opportunities and raises questions regarding national sporting politics and innovation in athlete preparation.
German Medal Hope Expresses Frustration: "Feeling Like I've Not Arrived"
March 04, 2025 / Sport1
Victoria Carl, a medal hopeful from Germany, shares her struggles during the Nordic Ski World Championships, revealing emotional challenges and adverse weather conditions. After finishing 14th in the 10 km classic race in Trondheim, she expressed disappointment over the conditions affecting her performance.
Gold Team Split – Why Maja Dahlqvist Competes in the Sprint Relay
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a surprising turn of events, the gold medal-winning team has been split, with Maja Dahlqvist stepping in to compete in the sprint relay alongside Jonna Sundling. This decision comes as a strategic move, as Dahlqvist is set to run the final leg of the race. Team coach Anders Byström has made this choice following the team's performance dynamics.
Controversial selection by Finland for the World Championships sprint – Aino-Kaisa Saarinen disagrees
March 04, 2025 / Yle
The Finnish Cross-Country Skiing Federation has announced its team for the World Championship sprint competition, sparking debates due to the selection of Ristomatti Hakola over Ville Ahonen, who performed impressively in prior events. Expert Aino-Kaisa Saarinen expressed her preference for Ahonen to have been included in the lineup instead.
Dramatic revelation from Norway's World Championship team after triple victory – silver medalist in tears in Yle interview
March 04, 2025 / Yle
Norway's men's team achieved a triple victory, but faced disappointments including a notable performance gap from one of their top athletes. Simen Hegstad Krüger struggled with health issues during the race, finishing far behind expectations, while silver medalist Erik Valnes expressed deep emotional struggles after being sidelined from the relay due to back problems.
Mogren: "What Ebba is doing is enormously significant"
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Torgny Mogren, a skiing expert, praises Ebba Andersson after her new world championship gold. He notes that while Johaug has the advantage of setting the pace, Ebba perseveres throughout, showcasing incredible strength. With this victory, Ebba passes Mogren in the number of world championship golds.
Hennig finishes in the top ten - Another drama for Johaug
March 04, 2025 / sportschau.de
Ebba Andersson won the gold medal in the women's 10-kilometer classic race at the Nordic Ski World Championships, narrowly beating Therese Johaug, who expressed disappointment at winning silver. Katharina Hennig also had a strong performance, finishing seventh in the race.
Ebba Andersson: "It was so nice when Johaug's time ran out"
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Ebba Andersson celebrated her second consecutive World Championship gold in the 10-kilometer event, having outpaced Therese Johaug yet again. Expressing surprise at her own achievement, she reflected on the moment Johaug crossed the finish line and the motivation it provided her during the race.
Ebba Andersson wins 10 km classic at the World Championships in Trondheim ahead of Therese Johaug
March 04, 2025 / L'Équipe
Ebba Andersson claimed her second gold medal at the World Championships in Trondheim by winning the women's 10 km classic event, finishing with a time of 30:19.8. Therese Johaug of Norway secured the silver medal, while another Swedish racer, Frida Karlsson, took bronze, marking a disappointing outcome for the Norwegian women's team who have yet to win an individual gold.
Next Drama Surrounding Cross-Country Queen
March 04, 2025 / Sport1
Norway's cross-country star Therese Johaug misses out on gold again at the World Championships in Trondheim, securing silver in a thrilling 10 km race, while German competitors impress. Katharina Hennig finishes strong, placing seventh and gearing up for the relay race.