Cross Country Skiing
Klæbo Dominates with 10th World Championship Gold: 'I Could Die Happy Now'
February 27, 2025 / NRK
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has clinched his tenth World Championship gold by winning the sprint final at the 2025 Ski World Championships in Trondheim. In an emotional post-race interview, the Norwegian star pays tribute to his supportive family, whose sacrifices and encouragement have been key to his success.
Sundling in a Class of Her Own – Crushed the Opposition in the Sprint Qualifier
February 27, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
At the Ski World Championships in Trondheim, the Swedish women's team showed their strength in the sprint qualifiers. Jonna Sundling stood out by winning her qualifying round by an impressive 6.49 seconds, while on the men's side, all but one competitor advanced.
World Championships in Trondheim – Kläbo and Sundling Claim the First Gold Medals
February 27, 2025 / krone.at
At the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim 2025, Norwegian favorite Johannes Hösflot Kläbo and Swedish skier Jonna Sundling emerged victorious in their sprint races, securing the first gold medals of the championships. The article details dramatic races marked by falls and disappointments—for example, Benjamin Moser’s crash and Magdalena Scherz’s underwhelming debut—while celebrating Kläbo’s dominant performance at Granåsen Ski Center and Sundling’s impressive breakthrough.
Cross-country Skiing: How the Swedes Plan to Beat the Norwegian Stars in the World Championship Sprint
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
The Swedish cross-country skiing team is preparing a tactical plan to overcome the heavily backed Norwegian favorites in the World Championship sprint. Key to their strategy is positioning well before the final uphill, as explained by Edvin Anger, while on the women’s side the emphasis on teamwork is expected to give them an edge.
Will the Finns Reach the Medals in the World Championships Ski Sprint? Join the Exciting Chat
February 27, 2025 / Yle
The article invites readers to join a live chat discussion on whether Finnish athletes can secure medals in the sprint event at the World Ski Championships. It creates an engaging platform for fans to share their excitement and predictions about this high-level international competition in cross-country skiing.
Cross-Country Skiing: Linn Svahn Suffers Concussion and Withdraws from World Championships
February 27, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Linn Svahn suffered a concussion after a fall during training and will miss the World Championships in Trondheim. Team doctor Rickard Noberius confirmed that she continues to experience headache, nausea, and light sensitivity, necessitating a recovery time of at least one week. Her withdrawal is a significant setback for the Swedish sprint team.
World Championships Get a Boost at Pipovisa – Answer Five Questions Correctly and Win a Cap from Urheilustudio
February 27, 2025 / Yle
The article announces a daily contest during the Hiihdon World Championships 2025. Viewers can participate by answering five questions correctly to win a cap from Urheilustudio, with winners being announced on the broadcasts each day. Instructions for participation, including the need for a Yle Tunnus, are provided.
Devastated Skistad Had to Be Consoled: 'I’d Rather Forget This Day'
February 27, 2025 / NRK
At the 2025 Ski World Championships in Granåsen, Norway, Norwegian cross-country sprinter Kristine Stavås Skistad suffered a heartbreaking blow in the sprint final after faltering near the finish line. The incident left her visibly distraught as Swedish star Jonna Sundling clinched gold and Swiss Nadine Fähndrich took bronze, while reigning favorite Linn Svahn, sidelined by a concussion, missed the championships.
Unknown Skiing Prospect Creates a Sensation from Silence – 'No one had contacted me before this'
February 27, 2025 / Yle
20-year-old Czech cross-country skier Jiri Tuž stunned the international skiing community at the Falun World Cup sprint by advancing to the final and ultimately finishing fifth. The article details his breakthrough performance, his humble beginnings in the sport, and his ambitious plans for upcoming competitions, while recalling the legacy of Czech skiing legends from his country.
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.