Cross Country Skiing
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
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
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
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
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.
Golberg Wins World Championship Test Race in Falun – Jenssen Suffers Dramatic Fall
February 16, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian cross-country skier Pål Golberg delivered a commanding performance by winning the 20‐kilometer race in Falun during the World Championship test, cementing his spot as a strong contender for the upcoming championships. Meanwhile, Jan Thomas Jenssen experienced a dramatic fall but managed to recover, easing fears of serious injury ahead of the competition.
Mass Start in Falun – Next Top Spot for Vermeulen
February 16, 2025 / krone.at
Austrian cross-country skiing talent Mika Vermeulen delivered another strong performance in the 20 km mass start World Cup race in Falun, finishing in sixth place with a 9.4-second deficit. Missing the previous race in Cogne due to a flu, the 25‐year-old from Styria bounced back impressively, while teammate Teresa Stadlober is set to start her own 20 km race later in the day.
Ebba Chases New Success: 'It Will Be Exciting'
February 16, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
The article reports on cross-country skier Ebba Andersson as she gears up for a challenging 20-kilometer race in Falun, which is the final race before the World Championships in Trondheim. Having won the previous race, Ebba looks forward to testing her skills on a tougher course featuring the notorious 'mördarbacken', making for an exciting competition.