Cross Country Skiing
Finnish Team Doctor Comments on Iivo Niskanen’s Illness and Behind-the-Scenes World Championships Challenges
February 26, 2025 / Yle
The article discusses the current influenza A epidemic in Finland and Europe and its impact on athletes preparing for the World Championships. Finnish team doctor Maarit Valtonen explains that top skiers Iivo Niskanen and Perttu Hyvärinen have contracted influenza despite taking precautions, while Norwegian stars Johannes Hösflot Kläbo and Therese Johaug have isolated themselves prior to the event. The piece also covers measures taken in crowded championship hotels to minimize infection risks.
Influencer Karla Könönen is a True Kläbo Fan – What Happened When They Met
February 26, 2025 / Yle
The article profiles influencer Karla Könönen and her memorable encounter with renowned cross-country skiing champion Johannes Høsflot Kläbo. It highlights her genuine admiration for Kläbo and details the events that unfolded during their meeting.
Udnes Weng Regrets Comment Towards Stavås Skistad: 'Got a Little Sweaty in My Hands'
February 26, 2025 / NRK
Norwegian cross-country skier Lotta Udnes Weng has expressed regret over a joke she made at a press conference directed at teammate Kristine Stavås Skistad ahead of the Ski World Championships 2025 in Trondheim. The incident, which elicited mixed reactions from her teammates including praise from Julie Myhre, highlights both the internal team dynamics and high ambitions for the upcoming sprint event.
Public Celebration Awaits as the Ski World Championships Begin: 'Lights Up'
February 26, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
The article highlights the exciting atmosphere that will accompany the start of the cross-country skiing World Championships in Trondheim, featuring a freestyle sprint event on Thursday. Nearly 20,000 tickets have already been sold, with tens of thousands more expected to line the tracks, and skier Emma Ribom reminisces about her childhood memories of watching the Oslo World Championships.
The Rewind: UAA women's basketball clinches GNAC title, Emily Robinson breaks Junior Iditarod record, Alaska skiers excel at regionals
February 26, 2025 / Anchorage Daily News
This week's highlights in Alaskan sports include the University of Alaska Anchorage women clinching the GNAC title with a decisive victory. Emily Robinson set a new record in the Junior Iditarod, and the Service High School cross-country skiing team dominated the state championships. The UAA hockey team also secured a thrilling win, and other teams had notable performances as winter sports continue to shine in Alaska.
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2025
February 26, 2025 / Yle.fi
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2025 will be held in Trondheim, Norway from February 26 to March 9, 2025. The article provides live updates and in‐depth coverage of the event, highlighting dramatic moments, athlete reactions, and notable performances from Finnish skiers.
Matt Smith Embraces Cross-Country Skiing, Aiming for World Championships and Olympics
February 25, 2025 / NRK
Matt Smith, a 34‐year‐old South African who moved to Norway for love, has taken up cross-country skiing and is now set to compete at the World Championships in Trondheim. Despite having first strapped on skis only two years ago, he has rapidly embraced the sport, designed his own distinctive South African-themed ski suit, and formed a diverse team with athletes from nations like Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago, all while dreaming of an Olympic debut.
Forced to Leave: 'Closer to a Hockey Game than Ski Training'
February 25, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
The article details how adverse weather conditions in Trondheim disrupted ski training ahead of the cross-country skiing World Championships. Coach Lars Ljung commented that the training conditions felt more like an ice hockey match than proper ski practice, and local athlete Maja Dahlqvist learned not to rely too heavily on weather forecasts.
Ill Perttu Hyvärinen Deems World Championship Trip to Trondheim Unrealistic – 'Only Tens of a Percent Chance'
February 25, 2025 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skier Perttu Hyvärinen has been diagnosed with A-influenza and rhinovirus despite being vaccinated, casting serious doubt on his ability to compete at the World Championships in Trondheim. His illness, confirmed after a doctor's visit in Kuopio, means that he will miss his opening 10+10 km combined event, marking a potential generational shift in the Finnish national team as even top athletes like Iivo Niskanen have recently fallen ill.
Trondheim World Ski Championships Broadcast on Finnish Radio Every Competition Day
February 25, 2025 / Yle
Yle Radio Suomi is providing live broadcasts of the Trondheim World Ski Championships every competition day, offering extensive coverage from February 27 to March 9, 2025. The service includes live commentary by presenters Sanna Pirkkalainen, Markus Turunen, and Juha-Pekka Taskinen, with real‐time reports from Trondheim by Henri Pitkänen and Simo Leinonen and behind‐the‐scenes updates from Pekka Holopainen. This broadcast ensures that listeners, whether at home, on mobile devices, or in their cars, can enjoy all the excitement of the championships.
Johaug and Klaebo Aim for Crowning Moment at Home World Championships
February 25, 2025 / sportschau.de
Norwegian cross-country skiing stars Therese Johaug and Johannes Klaebo are setting the stage for a historic moment at the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim. Johaug, returning from a two‐year hiatus post childbirth, is targeting a gold medal in the 50 km race to cap her comeback, while hometown hero Klaebo is chasing his tenth world title.
Here Are the Swedish World Championship Sprint Skiers
February 25, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
The article outlines the Swedish cross-country skiing team set to compete in the sprint event at the World Championships in Trondheim. It highlights that Jonna Sundling, aiming to defend her 2023 gold, will be joined by teammates Maja Dahlqvist, Johanna Hagström, Emma Ribom, and Linn Svahn on the women’s side, while the men’s team consists of Edvin Anger, Emil Danielsson, Marcus Grate, and Oskar Svensson (with Calle Halfvarsson not starting).