Cross Country Skiing
Iivo Niskanen’s Illness is ‘an Extreme Blow’ to Finland’s World Championships Team – Harsh Expert Remarks
February 24, 2025 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skiing star Iivo Niskanen has been sidelined by influenza shortly after the Falun World Cup weekend, jeopardizing Finland’s medal hopes at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim. His absence from the upcoming combination event, and possibly further races, is seen as a major setback for the Finnish team, with experts expressing serious concern over his recovery and its impact on relay events.
Klæbo’s Gold Rival Has Fallen Ill Before the World Championships
February 24, 2025 / Eurosport
The Finnish cross-country skier Iivo Niskanen has fallen ill just before the World Championships in Granåsen. He will withdraw from the skiathlon, instead focusing on the 10 km classic race and other events, as he strives to recover in time despite a streak of bad luck over the past three seasons.
Iivo Niskanen Ill With Influenza – World Championships Participation Uncertain
February 24, 2025 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skiing star Iivo Niskanen has fallen ill with influenza on the eve of the World Championships, casting doubt on his participation in the event. His manager, Miro Rousku, confirmed the illness, and the Finnish Ski Federation announced that Niskanen will be withdrawn from the combined event, with Remi Lindholm taking his place.
Sweden to Claim 9–10 Medals – Jonas Karlsson Predicts Ski World Championships Success
February 23, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
The article discusses the prediction made by Radiosporten’s skiing columnist Jonas Karlsson regarding the number of medals Sweden could win at the upcoming Ski World Championships. Karlsson is optimistic and lists several strong medal chances in the cross-country skiing events starting with the sprint competition on Thursday.
Success: Jenny Larsson Sprinted to Victory in Tjejvasan
February 22, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a thrilling finish at Tjejvasan 2025, Swedish skier Jenny Larsson claimed her first victory by out-sprinting a pack of six competitors. Top contenders included Norwegian Emilie Fleten, who is second overall in Ski Classics, and Finnish skier Kati Rojvas, making the event a competitive international affair.
Sprint Silver is Like Gold for Erik Valnes at the Ski Worlds
February 21, 2025 / NRK Troms og Finnmark
Erik Valnes, a 28‐year‐old cross-country skier from Sørreisa, admits that winning gold in the sprint at the Ski World Championships in Trondheim seems nearly impossible because of the dominance of Johannes Høsflot Klæbo. Valnes, however, believes that earning silver would be as valuable as gold in a head-to-head duel with Klæbo, and he looks forward to the huge home crowd expected in Trondheim.
Fluorine Ban Takes Effect at Finlandia Skiing Event
February 21, 2025 / Yle
The article reports that the fluorine ban is now in effect at Finlandia-hiihdo, Finland’s largest mass cross-country skiing event. Officials are conducting tests on top competitors and spot checks to ensure fair competition and to protect the environment and health by prohibiting fluorine-based ski maintenance products.
Back Troubles Force Calle Halfvarsson to Ditch His Kids During WC Warm-Up: 'A Strain I Can't Handle Right Now'
February 21, 2025 / Eurosport
Swedish cross-country skiing veteran Calle Halfvarsson, 35, is struggling with persistent back pain that has forced him to withdraw from a World Championship warm-up session. The challenges of balancing training with family life, particularly managing his young children’s demands, have exacerbated his condition, leading to further withdrawals from World Cup events.
Swedish Ski Stars Prepared for Exclusion at World Championships: 'Unsportsmanlike'
February 20, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish cross-country skiing stars are bracing themselves for what they expect to be unsportsmanlike treatment at the World Championships in Trondheim. Drawing on experiences from last year in Norway, team members Emma Ribom and Jonna Sundling share their shock and determination to face potential exclusion once again.
These Finnish Athletes Selected for Their First Trips to the Nordic Skiing World Championships – Will Their Medal Tally Open Immediately?
February 19, 2025 / Yle
The Finnish Ski Association has announced the teams for the World Championships in Nordic skiing, which will be held in Trondheim from February 26 to March 9, 2025. Selections have been made for both sprint and skiathlon events, with notable names among the women and men, raising hopes for a strong medal performance.
Swedish Ski Stars Encounter Russian Skiers: ‘I Was Surprised’
February 19, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish cross-country ski stars, including Emma Ribom, Jonna Sundling, and Frida Karlsson, were surprised to encounter Russian skiers secretly training in Italy at the same location where they are competing. The incident is notable as Russian athletes are not welcome at the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
World Championships Skiing Program: Yle’s Coverage from Trondheim Festivities
February 19, 2025 / Yle
This article presents the comprehensive schedule for the upcoming Nordic World Championships in skiing, set to take place in Trondheim from February 26 to March 9, 2025. It details the various events including cross‑country skiing, Nordic combined (the ‘combined’ events), ski jumping, and even para-skiing, while also outlining Yle’s extensive television, radio, and online coverage as well as the Finnish team selections.