Cross Country Skiing
Drama Surrounding Sweden’s Star at the Nordic Ski World Championships
February 27, 2025 / Sport1
A major setback hit Swedish cross-country skiing sprint star Linn Svahn just before the Nordic Ski World Championships began. After a serious fall during training that resulted in a concussion, Svahn is ruled out of competition, a misfortune echoing her previous challenges at major events.
Jasmi Joensuu Held Back Tears – Furious Norwegian Expressed Even Greater Disappointment, With a Harsh Analogy from His Coach
February 27, 2025 / Yle
After the free technique sprint at the World Championships in Trondheim, Jasmi Joensuu was visibly emotional following his elimination, finishing 9th overall in the semifinals despite being one of Finland’s top names. While Joensuu acknowledged his strong performance and personal pride in challenging the race winner, Swedish Jonna Sundling, Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad was furious over her defeat, with her coach comparing her anger to hurling a water bottle against a wall.
Commentary: Lauri Vuorinen’s Historic World Championship Bronze is a Special Case Even Internationally – An Exciting Outlook Emerges
February 27, 2025 / Yle
This commentary by Atte Husu reviews Lauri Vuorinen’s breakthrough achievement in the World Championships sprint, a milestone that marks the first adult men’s sprint medal for Finland in high-level international competitions. The article compares Vuorinen’s performance with past international successes by athletes such as Mats Larsson, Alex Harvey, and Jules Chappaz and discusses how technical, tactical, and external factors (including a collapse among the Norwegians) contributed to this historic result.
Lauri Vuorinen Receives an Icy Rebuke on the Service Vehicle and a Warm Hug from His Loved One – Superstar Already Commented on Iivo Niskanen
February 27, 2025 / Yle
Finnish skier Lauri Vuorinen made history at the World Championships in Trondheim by winning his first bronze medal in the free-style sprint – a first for Finnish men in this event. Following his win, he was celebrated on the service vehicle with cheers and a heartfelt hug from partner Johanna Matintalo, while Italian star Federico Pellegrino discussed Iivo Niskanen’s prospects for recovery and Johannes Hösflot Kläbo’s own golden achievement added extra excitement for the home crowd.
‘It’s us versus them now’: Once rivals, American skiers band together with World Championship aspirations
February 27, 2025 / Alaska Dispatch News
American cross-country skiers, once fierce rivals in junior competitions, have united as teammates with high ambitions heading into the 2025 Nordic World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The article highlights the camaraderie and evolving mindset of athletes such as Ben Ogden, Gus Schumacher, and Jessie Diggins as they aim to compete at the highest international level.
Jonna Sundling: 'I find no words – but I'm happy'
February 27, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Jonna Sundling won the gold medal in the women’s sprint at the Ski World Championships in Trondheim, marking Sweden’s first medal at the event. In an emotional interview with Radiosporten, she expressed that she was overwhelmed by her success, stating that she 'finds no words' to describe her feelings, but is extremely happy and relieved.
Lauri Vuorinen Stuns Competitors with Historic Bronze at the World Championships
February 27, 2025 / Yle
Lauri Vuorinen made history on the opening day of the World Championships in Trondheim by clinching a bronze medal in the freestyle sprint event. His clever tactics and unexpected winning move not only surprised his rivals but also provided entertaining moments during the medal ceremony, highlighting the passion and team spirit of Finnish cross‐country skiing.
At 61, Maltese Frederick Arthur Crosetto Participates in the Trondheim World Championships
February 27, 2025 / L'Équipe
Frederick Arthur Crosetto, a 61-year-old athlete from Malta, achieved his dream of representing his country by taking part in the cross-country skiing sprint qualifications at the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. Though finishing last in the sprint qualifiers with a time of 5'14''11, his participation highlights the spirit of inclusion for smaller nations in high-level competitions.
Pellegrino Claims Seventh World Medal in Sprint, Only Behind Klaebo at 34
February 27, 2025 / Gazzetta.it
Italian cross-country skiing star Federico Pellegrino secured his seventh world medal in the sprint event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway. At 34 years old, he put on a masterful performance to earn silver behind Norway’s Johannes Klaebo, while his career achievements and race strategy were highlighted in an in‐depth feature. The article also touches on the women’s sprint results and Pellegrino’s storied career.
Sundling Celebrates Gold – Rydzek Misses Final by a Narrow Margin
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Olympic champion Jonna Sundling defended her title in the women’s cross-country sprint, marking her third consecutive sprint win. Despite battling health issues, Coletta Rydzek achieved the best world championship result of her career, although she narrowly missed out on a medal as the German team was weakened by widespread illness.
Johannes Klaebo Unbeatable at Home in the Sprint at the World Championships, Jules Chappaz Finishes Fourth
February 27, 2025 / L'Équipe
Norwegian Johannes Klaebo, a hometown hero from Trondheim, secured his fourth consecutive world sprint title in cross-country skiing at the World Championships. In a dominant performance through qualifications, semifinals, and the final, he left rivals Federico Pellegrino and Lauri Vuorinen in his wake, while Jules Chappaz, a 2023 bronze medalist, narrowly missed out on a podium finish.
Byström Praises Sundling: Greatest of All Time
February 27, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Swedish team chief Anders Byström lauded Jonna Sundling after she secured a gold medal in the sprint event. Byström remarked that although Sweden has many outstanding athletes in ski sports, Sundling stands out as potentially the greatest of all time.