Cross Country Skiing
Finnish Skiing Stars Reveal the ‘Extremely Important’ Role of Their Dogs – What Research Shows
February 27, 2025 / Yle
The article features Finnish skiing stars discussing how pivotal their dogs are in their lives and sporting careers. It explores the findings from research into the significance of these animal companions, highlighting both emotional and practical aspects of the bond between the athletes and their dogs.
Papa Vermeulen Reveals – “Mika Actually Found Cross-Country Skiing Too Exhausting”
February 27, 2025 / Krone.at
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in cross-country skiing, Mika Vermeulen now has three medal chances. His father, Vincent, reveals that Mika’s introduction to the sport came via a clever trick, even though Mika eventually found the discipline too exhausting, and he also mentions motivational insights from Hermann Maier.
Kristine Stavås Skistad Refuses to Wear Sunglasses: Cross-Country Experts Find It Unusual
February 27, 2025 / NRK
At Ski-VM 2025, cross-country skier Kristine Stavås Skistad has declared that she will never wear sunglasses during races—a choice that has puzzled experts. Leading figures in the sport argue that proper eyewear can enhance performance by protecting against sun glare and adverse weather, but Skistad is firm in her belief that she was ‘born to go without’ them.
Cross-Country Skiing: Jonna Sundling Celebrated After Third Consecutive World Championship Gold – 'One of the Greatest'
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Jonna Sundling clinched her third consecutive World Championship gold in the sprint event at Trondheim, further establishing her dominance. SVT expert Anders Blomquist and teammate Johanna Hagström praised her exceptional performance, noting that when Sundling is in form, no competitor is even close.
Cross-Country Skiing: Edvin Anger's Blunder Leads to Semifinal Elimination
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Edvin Anger, who had a promising start by finishing as the second fastest in the prologue of the World Championship sprint, struggled in the subsequent rounds. In a tough semifinal heat, he finished last—2.33 seconds behind the dominant Norwegian Johannes Hösflot Kläbo—resulting in his early exit. Anger expressed deep disappointment over not being able to perform under the needed conditions.
Cross-Country Skiing: Marcus Grate Eliminated in the World Championships Sprint Prologue – 'Like Losing a War'
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
28-year-old Marcus Grate was eliminated in the prologue of the World Championships sprint event in Trondheim, leaving him deeply disappointed. Having recently earned his first podium finish in the Tour de Ski sprint, his hopes for a strong debut in the World Championships were dashed as he compared his experience to 'losing a war.'
SVT Expert Criticizes Norwegian Star's Behavior in the Final: ‘That is Not Okay’
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
SVT’s cross-country skiing expert Anders Blomquist has condemned Norwegian sprint star Kristine Stavås Skistad’s actions during the sprint final, accusing her of overstepping the rules in her attempt to block rival Jonna Sundling. Despite Skistad’s claim of having done everything possible in the race, Sundling emerged as the clear victor, and the incident has sparked further discussion ahead of the forthcoming 2025 World Championships.
Cross-Country Skiing: Linn Svahn – 'It Was Better That the Doctors Made the Decision Than I Did'
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Linn Svahn suffered a concussion after crashing during training at the World Championships in Trondheim. Initially feeling positive a few hours after the accident, her symptoms worsened over the day, forcing her to withdraw from the competition. Her trainer explains that it was a relief that medical professionals made the decision on her behalf.
Family's Joy After Jonna Sundling's World Championship Gold: 'Really Strong'
February 27, 2025 / SVT Nyheter
Swedish cross-country skier Jonna Sundling secured her third World Championship gold in the sprint event in Trondheim. The article highlights the pride and joy of her family, who were present to cheer her on during the competition, and includes a video capturing the emotional celebration.
Jonna Sundling Wins World Championship Gold in Trondheim: 'Fantastic'
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Jonna Sundling clinched gold at the World Championships in Trondheim with a dominant sprint performance. In a thrilling duel against home favorite Kristine Stavås Skistad, Sundling secured her fourth consecutive major championship gold in front of 20,000 cheering fans and several high-profile dignitaries.
World Ski Championships 2025 to be ‘Plastic-Smart’ – Volunteer Uniforms Packed with Plastic
February 26, 2025 / NRK
The article discusses the ambitious sustainability goals of Ski-VM 2025 in Trondheim, which aims to be the most environmentally friendly world championship in Nordic skiing ever. However, it criticizes that the volunteer uniforms – including the official jackets produced in 100% recycled polyester and polyuretan – are made entirely of plastic, raising questions about their genuine eco‐friendliness.
Jules Chappaz, in Full Digestion
February 26, 2025 / L'Équipe
Jules Chappaz, the only French athlete to have medaled in a classic sprint at the recent World Championships, is still working to live up to the high expectations. The 25‐year‐old from Haute-Savoie, who recently stood on a podium at a Tour de Ski sprint event and finished fourth in Falun, is set to compete in a free sprint in an upcoming World Championship race in Trondheim.