Cross Country Skiing
Sweden Competes in Skiathlon at the World Championships
February 28, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
This weekend, Sweden will compete in the skiathlon events at the World Ski Championships. The men's race on Saturday will feature William Poromaa, Jens Burman, Calle Halfvarsson, and Edvin Anger, while the women's race on Sunday will include Frida Karlsson, Ebba Andersson, Moa Ilar, Jonna Sundling, and Emma Ribom.
Iivo and Kerttu Niskanen: Interesting Revelations from Kalle Lassila
February 28, 2025 / Yle
Yle's expert Kalle Lassila shared intriguing insights regarding Iivo and Kerttu Niskanen amidst rumors surrounding their participation in the Nordic World Ski Championships 2025. Iivo, impacted by an influenza illness, may not compete, potentially leaving Kerttu to continue representing Finland alone in the upcoming events.
Johaug puts the favoritism on Karlsson: "It is frightening"
February 28, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In the lead-up to the skiathlon at the World Ski Championships, Therese Johaug has named Frida Karlsson as a major competitor and gold favorite. Johaug emphasized the impressive performance Karlsson displayed in Les Rousses, which she finds intimidating.
Frida Karlsson's Response to Therese Johaug: "Her Game"
February 28, 2025 / SVT Sport
Frida Karlsson downplays Therese Johaug's comments that place pressure on her as a favorite for an upcoming race at the World Championships. Johaug's strategy is seen by Karlsson as a tactic to create suspense before their duel in the skiathlon.
Bomber boys ski to third at states
February 28, 2025 / Lake Placid News
The Saranac Lake girls finished second overall while the Lake Placid boys secured a third-place finish at the state Nordic skiing championships. Competition included individual events and relays, showcasing rising talent in the state of New York's skiing scene.
Längdskidor: Here are the pictures of Linn Svahn's crash
February 28, 2025 / SVT Sport
Linn Svahn suffered a concussion during a training accident right before the World Cup sprint in Trondheim. This unfortunate event led to her withdrawal from the championships, leaving her extremely disappointed after training well for the competition.
Ski-VM: Heidi Weng breaks down after NRK question: – I started to cry
February 28, 2025 / NRK
During the Ski World Championships, Heidi Weng became visibly emotional when discussing the concussion of her Swedish teammate Linn Svahn. Weng, who has experienced her own struggles with concussion, expressed her hope that Svahn takes her recovery slowly and emphasized the importance of caution in the early stages following such injuries.
Steamboat Nordic skier takes silver in state championship skate race
February 28, 2025 / Steamboat Pilot & Today
In the 2025 Nordic Skiing State Championships held in Steamboat Springs, skier Charlie Wiedel secured a silver medal in the 5-kilometer skate race. The competition featured both individual and mass start races, showcasing the talents of local athletes from various schools.
Team Pølsa participants impressed – celebrated with "Optimist" and royal visit
February 28, 2025 / NRK
The participants of "Team Pølsa" made a striking debut at the Ski World Championships in Granåsen, where they were celebrated by thousands in attendance, including the royal family. After completing their race, they enjoyed a joyous atmosphere, highlighted by the song 'Optimist'.
Norwegian Star Breaks Down: "Now I'm Touched"
February 28, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Norwegian skier Heidi Weng broke down in tears during a press conference when discussing her teammate Linn Svahn's situation after she had to withdraw from the World Championships due to a concussion. Weng, who has experienced similar issues in the past, expressed her concern for Svahn's well-being and her disappointment at not being able to compete alongside her.
Astonished Lauri Vuorinen shook his head – eventually revealed the president’s phone call: 'Right when I reached the finish line'
February 27, 2025 / Yle
Lauri Vuorinen celebrated a historic milestone at the 2025 World Championships by winning his first medal in the sprint race, finishing behind Norway’s Johannes Hösflot Kläbo and Italy’s Federico Pellegrino. Overwhelmed by the achievement, he later recounted how a congratulatory call from President Alexander Stubb sealed the unforgettable day in Trondheim.
Sundling: 'From Paper Figures to This—Really Amazing'
February 27, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Jonna Sundling celebrated her career’s third World Championship gold after winning the sprint event in cross-country skiing in Trondheim. In a memorable medal ceremony held on a city square before 10,000 spectators, she reflected on her journey from the early 'paper figures' days during the pandemic to achieving this major milestone, expressing both pride and amazement.