Cross Country Skiing

Analysis: What to Expect from Finland at the World Championships in Nordic Skiing? Best Results Since 2009, but Many Questions Remain

Analysis: What to Expect from Finland at the World Championships in Nordic Skiing? Best Results Since 2009, but Many Questions Remain

February 18, 2025 / Yle

The article analyzes Finland’s prospects for the upcoming cross-country skiing World Championships in Trondheim (February 26–March 9, 2025). It compares the current season’s results—15 podium finishes from six athletes—with the stellar performance of 2009 and highlights concerns such as the impact of the fluorine ban on ski wax and the dominance of Norwegian competitors.

Here is Finland’s Team for the Nordic Skiing World Championships in Trondheim

Here is Finland’s Team for the Nordic Skiing World Championships in Trondheim

February 18, 2025 / Yle

The article announces the Finnish team selected for the Nordic skiing World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, which will be held from 26 February to 9 March 2025. It details the athletes competing in cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, ski jumping, and para-skiing, and provides a full schedule of events across the competition days.

Ski World Championships 2025 in Trondheim

Ski World Championships 2025 in Trondheim

February 18, 2025 / NRK

The Ski-VM 2025 will be held in Trondheim from February 26 to March 9, 2025. NRK will broadcast the events live on TV, radio, and online, covering a wide range of Nordic skiing competitions including cross‐country skiing races, Nordic combined events, and ski jumping competitions. The page provides a detailed program and live updates, along with emotional reactions from athletes participating in the world championships.

Finnish Skier Crashed in World Cup, Posts Picture of Casted Arm

Finnish Skier Crashed in World Cup, Posts Picture of Casted Arm

February 18, 2025 / Yle

Finnish cross-country skier Oona Kettunen crashed early in the women’s 20 km mass start at the Falun World Cup and was forced to withdraw due to an arm injury. She posted an update on Instagram, sharing a photo of her casted arm and noting that the injury does not require surgery.

Iivo Niskanen's Incredible World Championship Form: A New Sign – Expert Amazed by 'Too Many' Finns

Iivo Niskanen's Incredible World Championship Form: A New Sign – Expert Amazed by 'Too Many' Finns

February 17, 2025 / Yle

The article highlights a rare display of Finnish success at the world championships weekend in Falun, where Iivo Niskanen stunned the field by breaking a 30‐year curse in Finnish men’s cross-country skiing. Experts noted that his dominant win in the 10 km classic race, along with other strong performances in biathlon and cross-country events, bodes well for the upcoming championships in Trondheim.

Four Medals for Finland from the Youth Olympic Festivals

February 16, 2025 / Yle

Finland collected four medals and achieved 14 placement points at the European Youth Winter Olympic Festivals held in Georgia. Out of the 51 Finnish athletes competing in eight sports, the girls’ ice hockey team won silver, while cross‐country skiers Topias Vuorela and Kalle Tossavainen secured two silver and one bronze medals respectively. The experience provided valuable international exposure, as emphasized by the Finnish team manager Sari Rimpiläinen.

Cross-Country Skiing: Ebba Andersson Earns a New Podium – Third in the Mass Start

February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport

Ebba Andersson demonstrated strong form over the weekend by winning the 10 km classic race and finishing third in the 20 km freestyle mass start at the Falun World Cup event. Her performance serves as a positive signal ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim.

Norwegian Paal Golberg Wins the Mass-Start in Falun

Norwegian Paal Golberg Wins the Mass-Start in Falun

February 16, 2025 / L'Équipe

Norwegian skier Paal Golberg clinched the victory in the mass-start race during the World Cup stage in Falun, Sweden. In a tactical finish, he edged out American Gus Schumacher and Norwegian Harald Amundsen, while French skiers Victor Lovera, Mathis Desloges, and Hugo Lapalus also featured among the top finishers.

Weng and Sanness Show World Championship Form – Diggins Wins in Falun

February 16, 2025 / Eurosport

In the 20‐km World Cup cross-country race in Falun, Jessie Diggins edged out the competition with a strong finish to take first place, while Heidi Weng secured silver and Nora Sanness ended up fourth. The event was decided in the final hundred meters at Lugnet skistadion, with notable challenges for several Norwegian contenders due to health issues as they prepare for upcoming World Championships.

Success Continues for Ebba Andersson – New Podium Finish in Falun

Success Continues for Ebba Andersson – New Podium Finish in Falun

February 16, 2025 / Sveriges Radio

Ebba Andersson, the 27‐year‐old Swedish cross-country skiing star, continued her international success by finishing third in the 20 km mass start event at Falun, following her earlier victory in the 10 km classical race. With American Jessie Diggins and Norwegian Heidi Weng taking first and second respectively, her performance sets a positive tone ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim starting February 26.

Cross-Country Skiing: SVT to Broadcast Swedish World Cup Competitions

February 16, 2025 / SVT Sport

SVT has secured the broadcasting rights to air Swedish World Cup competitions in several winter disciplines including cross‐country skiing, alpine skiing, ski cross and moguls starting from the 2026/2027 season. The agreement, which runs for four years, also opens the possibility of an additional cross-country skiing event and will showcase top Swedish talents such as Frida Karlsson, William Poromaa, Sara Hector, Sandra Näslund and Walter Wallberg at Vinterstudion.

Remi Lindholm’s Rear End Hurt After Tackle; Incident Involving Iivo Niskanen’s Signature Move Observed in Norway

Remi Lindholm’s Rear End Hurt After Tackle; Incident Involving Iivo Niskanen’s Signature Move Observed in Norway

February 16, 2025 / Yle

Remi Lindholm participated in the men's 20 km World Cup race in Falun, where a collision with Jan Thomas Jenssen created significant drama. The incident, which also involved Norwegian Pål Golberg and indirectly affected Finland’s Iivo Niskanen, added tension ahead of the upcoming World Championships.