Cross Country Skiing
Winter Sports: Stina Nilsson Misses the Podium in Orsa Grönklitt Due to Tactical Error
February 15, 2025 / SVT Sport
In a dramatic finish at the 61km Ski Classics race in Orsa Grönklitt, Stina Nilsson lost her chance at a podium finish after a tactical misstep allowed Anikken Gjerde Alnes to overtake her in the final stretch. Nilsson explained her mistake, while Emilie Fleten secured a dominant victory and Jenny Larsson took second place.
Klæbo's Winning Streak Broken – Iivo Niskanen Wins World Championship Trial in Falun
February 15, 2025 / Eurosport
Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen claimed victory on the 10km classical course at the Falun World Cup event, breaking Johannes Høsflot Klæbo’s seven-win streak. The result serves as an important precursor to the upcoming World Championships in Granåsen, where Norway has secured five starting positions.
‘With Trump’s Permission’ – See How Aleksandr Bolšunov Spoke About His Comeback Abroad
February 14, 2025 / Yle
Russian cross-country skier Aleksandr Bolšunov made his first international comeback in nearly three years at the Sudtirol Moonlight Classic in Italy, winning a 30 km race using traditional technique. The article highlights the political controversy surrounding his return to competition, with comments from prominent skiers such as Maja Dahlqvist, Erik Valnes, and Johannes Hösflot Kläbo. It also mentions that Bolšunov humorously credited receiving 'permission from Trump' to compete abroad in the current contentious climate.
Inkki Inola Earns Fifth Place at Para Cross-Country Skiing World Championships
February 14, 2025 / Yle
Finnish para cross-country skier Inkki Inola finished fifth in the 20 km free style event at the World Championships in Toblach, Italy, following an earlier bronze in the 10 km classical race. His guide, Arttu Kaario, supported him in a race won by Jake Adicoff, with Anthony Chalencon taking silver and Zebastian Modin earning bronze. Inola is a strong medal hope for Finland at the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in March 2026.
Aino-Kaisa Saarinen Anticipates a Spectacular Finnish Display in the World Championship General – Reminiscent of Norwegian Taunts
February 14, 2025 / Yle
This article previews the final World Cup cross-country skiing races ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim. Finnish expert Aino-Kaisa Saarinen is confident of achieving two Finnish victories and recalls past memorable performances by Iivo and Kerttu Niskanen as well as instances of Norwegian ridicule that once targeted Finnish skiers.
Johaug Withdraws from the Falun World Cup
February 14, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Norwegian long-distance skiing star Therese Johaug has withdrawn from the Falun World Cup event. Instead of competing ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim, she has opted to use the period for focused training.
Linn Svahn reacts to Torgny Mogren’s tribute: 'Nicely said'
February 14, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Linn Svahn celebrated her first win of the season by claiming a dominant sprint victory at the World Cup event in Falun. Following her performance, she modestly remarked that she was likely a better version of herself that day, while Radiosport expert Torgny Mogren offered high praise for her achievement.
Maja Dahlqvist: 'Managed to Get Both Breakfast and Dinner'
February 14, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish cross-country skier Maja Dahlqvist suffered a dramatic setback in the quarterfinals of the World Cup sprint in Falun when her pole broke. Despite the mishap, she made a remarkable recovery to qualify for the semifinal, humorously noting that she 'managed to get both her breakfast and dinner' afterward.
Klaebo's Comeback Victory – DSV Starter Had No Chance
February 14, 2025 / sportschau.de
At the World Cup sprint in Falun, Swedish skier Linn Svahn claimed the top spot in the women’s race, while Norwegian Johannes Klaebo celebrated a triumphant comeback win in the men’s race. German DSV competitors struggled throughout the rounds, with several starters failing to break into the top ten and top twenty overall.
Johannes Klaebo Wins the Classic Sprint in Falun
February 14, 2025 / L'Équipe
Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Klaebo clinched the classic sprint in Falun, Sweden, marking his 64th World Cup victory. Podium finishers Erik Valnes and Oskar Vike joined him, and his dominating performance positions him as the favorite heading into the World Championships in Trondheim from February 26 to March 9, 2025.
Klæbo with Power Demonstration – Triple Norwegian in Sweden
February 14, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo delivered another dominant performance by winning a World Cup sprint race in Falun. The article highlights his solid form in both the quarterfinals and semifinals, setting him up as one of the top favorites for the upcoming World Championships in Trondheim, while also mentioning strong efforts from fellow Norwegians Erik Valnes and Oskar Opstad Vike.
Linn Svahn's Success – Victory in Her Comeback
February 14, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
After nearly six weeks away from competition due to illness, 25-year-old cross-country skier Linn Svahn made an impressive comeback by winning the classic sprint at the World Cup in Falun. She dominated the race, finishing ahead of Nadine Fähndrich and Kristine Stavås Skistad, while on the men's side the final saw an all-Norwegian podium with Johannes Hösflot Kläbø taking the win.