Cross Country Skiing
Cross-country Ski Sprint: Fall Ends Stölben’s Medal Dream
February 27, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the 2025 Nordic Ski World Championships, German cross-country skier Jan Stölben saw his medal hopes dashed after a fall in the quarterfinals. The sprint event was won by Norwegian title defender Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, with Italy’s Federico Pellegrino taking silver and Finland’s Lauri Vuorinen earning bronze.
Historic World Championship Medal for Finland in Cross-Country Skiing – Lauri Vuorinen Stuns in Trondheim
February 27, 2025 / Yle
Lauri Vuorinen made history on the opening day of the World Championships in Trondheim by winning Finland’s first ever World Championship medal in a free technique sprint event. His sensational bronze, ending a 16‐year medal drought since Pirjo Muranen’s 2007 finish, was celebrated by Yle’s commentators in a series of excited reactions.
Excitement After Crash – World Championships: Norwegian Climbs on Moser’s Skis and Rants
February 27, 2025 / Krone
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, a dramatic incident unfolded during the skating sprint quarterfinal. Austrian skier Benjamin Moser crashed after Norwegian competitor Matz William Jenssen stepped on his skis, leading to heated accusations and bitter disappointment.
Swedish Premiere Success – Sundling Wins Third Consecutive World Championship Gold
February 27, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish cross-country skier Jonna Sundling secured her third consecutive World Championship gold in the sprint event at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim. She finished two seconds ahead of Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad, while Swiss athlete Nadine Fähndrich took bronze. Teammate Maja Dahlqvist also made the sprint final, concluding the race in fourth place.
Edvin Anger’s Frustration After Missing Medal Chance: 'He Weighed 20 Kilos More'
February 27, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Sweden’s promising medal hope Edvin Anger was eliminated in the semifinals of the men's World Championship sprint. Expert Torgny Mogren commented that it appeared as if Anger lost his balance, an incident which has left him frustrated and suggesting he might be carrying extra weight.
Gold, Silver & Bronze – Nordic Ski World Championships: The Current Medal Table
February 27, 2025 / krone.at
This article provides an update on the medal standings at the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim. It highlights the Austrian team’s target of achieving six to eight medals and recalls that, despite consistently winning at least five medals since 2011, Austria missed out on gold in 2019 (Seefeld) and in 2023 (Planica).
Ski World Championships: Exotics Create Curious Scenes
February 27, 2025 / Sport1
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, the freestyle sprint qualification has produced a series of unusual and memorable moments. Both the men's and women's races featured unexpected stories, including a 61-year-old competitor from Malta, a South African racer who finished despite a fall, and underdogs from Portugal, Haiti, and Lebanon who, despite huge time deficits, earned enthusiastic support from the Norwegian crowd.
Bad Luck in Trondheim – ÖSV Skier Breaks Down in Tears at World Championships
February 27, 2025 / krone.at
Austrian cross-country skier Lukas Mrkonjic suffered a disastrous fall during the qualification round at the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, finishing a disappointing 128th. In an emotional interview with ORF, Mrkonjic recounted how he 'cut his ski' and ended up with a 'belly mark', while his teammate Benjamin Moser also experienced a fall that cost him a place in the semifinals.
Schedule, Dates, Times, and TV Channels… Everything You Need to Know About the Nordic Skiing World Championships
February 27, 2025 / L'Équipe
This article provides a complete overview of the schedule for the 54th Nordic Skiing World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, running from February 27 to March 9, 2025. It details the program for cross‐country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined events – highlighting the dominant Norwegian team led by Johannes Klaebo – and informs viewers about the broadcasting on Eurosport 1 and La Chaîne L'Équipe.
Finland Suffers Another Illness Incident at the World Ski Championships – Joni Mäki Collapses and Shares a Painful Reflection
February 27, 2025 / Yle
During the opening sprint qualification at the 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Finnish skier Joni Mäki experienced a dramatic collapse and finished a disappointing 37th, a stark contrast to his previous top finishes. Mäki revealed that a mild flu he contracted after the Falun World Cup had undermined his performance, and the incident comes amid further illness concerns affecting teammates Iivo Niskanen and Perttu Hyvärinen, according to experts.
60 Seconds: Svahn’s Gloomy Championship Record – ‘Curse’
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
The article discusses Swedish cross-country skiing star Linn Svahn and the string of setbacks she has experienced in major championships. Despite 16 World Cup wins, the 25‐year‐old sprint specialist has yet to earn a championship medal, a situation her national coach describes as if a curse hangs over her career.
The French Team Shines in the Free Sprint Qualifications at the Trondheim World Championships
February 27, 2025 / L'Équipe
At the cross-country skiing World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, the French men made a strong showing in the free sprint qualifications, with Lucas Chanavat, Richard Jouve, Jules Chappaz, and Rémi Bourdin all progressing to the quarterfinals. In the women’s race, however, Léna Quintin was eliminated, while Mélissa Gal managed to secure her place in the next round.