Cross Country Skiing
Swedish Medal Rain at U23 World Championships
February 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish cross-country skiers delivered an impressive performance at the U23 World Championships in Schilpario, Italy. In the women's final, Märta Rosenberg claimed gold by a margin of over five seconds with Elin Henriksson taking bronze, while in the men's final Anton Grahn secured gold with Måns Skoglund finishing with silver.
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Veteran Secures Final World Championship Spot – Norway’s Team in Trondheim
February 04, 2025 / Eurosport
Veteran cross-country skier Anne Kjersti Kalvå clinched the last available women's spot for Norway’s team at the World Championships in Trondheim. The article details her recent strong performances in World Cup events and outlines the full roster of Norway’s cross-country skiing team, with insights from the national coach.
2025 Ski World Championships: Daily Competition Schedule
February 03, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
The article provides a detailed day-by-day schedule for the cross-country skiing events at the 2025 Ski World Championships. It lists the dates, times, and formats of the races, and notes that Sveriges Radio will broadcast all competitions on P4 and via the SR Play app.
Norway Celebrates on the Opening Trip of the Junior World Ski Championships – Finnish Competitors Miss Out on Quarterfinals
February 03, 2025 / Yle
Norway dominated the opening sprint events at the under-20 World Ski Championships in Schilparo, Italy, with a clean medal sweep in the women’s race and a strong performance in the men’s sprint. Finnish athletes, however, did not progress to the quarterfinals. The championships continue with the under-23 sprint event scheduled for Tuesday.
Norwegian Skiing in Crisis: National Teams Cut as Petter Northug Blasts the Decision
February 03, 2025 / Yle
The Norwegian Ski Federation is losing major sponsorship deals, forcing it to cut its junior and B national teams after the current season. Petter Northug criticizes the decision, arguing that savings should come from an overgrown administration rather than from athlete development, and calls for new sponsors to be secured immediately to support the sport at the international level.
Krista Pärmäkoski’s Decision Surprises Even Aino-Kaisa Saarinen: 'But I’m Not a Dog Owner'
February 03, 2025 / YLE
The article reports on a tense FIS Cross-Country Ski World Cup race where strict judging led to several disqualifications. Top Finnish skiers, including Iivo Niskanen and Johanna Hagström, encountered penalties for technical errors, while impressive performances by Krista Pärmäkoski and Kerttu Niskanen raised expectations for the upcoming World Championships. The report also highlights Pärmäkoski’s unusual decision to drive 1,300 kilometers home with her dog after two months abroad, a move that left experts both puzzled and intrigued.
Positive News about Frida Karlsson: May Be Ready for All Distance Races at the World Championships
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
The article provides an update on Swedish cross-country skier Frida Karlsson. Although she has decided not to compete in additional races before the World Championships, her coach Per Nilsson is optimistic that, if she remains healthy, she will be ready to handle all the distance races. The update follows her victory in a 20 km race in Les Rousses two weeks ago, despite a setback from a preseason injury.
Kerttu Niskanen led Finland’s women to a stellar day – expert amazed by Remi Lindholm's explanation
February 02, 2025 / Yle
Finnish skier Kerttu Niskanen secured a podium finish in the World Cup 10km freestyle race in Italy, finishing just 15.4 seconds behind USA’s Jessie Diggins and behind Norway’s Astrid Öyre Slind. Expert Aino-Kaisa Saarinen praised Niskanen’s balanced performance and highlighted Finland’s strong cup standings, while noting that other Finnish skiers like Iivo Niskanen performed well, but Arsi Ruuskanen and Remi Lindholm had disappointing outings—with Lindholm facing equipment issues.
Cross-Country Skier Edvin Anger Adjusts Plans Before Start: 'Had Forgotten...'
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish cross-country skier Edvin Anger had to change his plans moments before the start of his race after realizing he had forgotten an important item. In a brief video clip, Anger explains the situation and the quick response from his team, highlighting the unpredictable nature of competitive cross-country skiing.
Swedish Skier Storms Out of Interview in Anger – Huge Disappointment After the Race
February 02, 2025 / Sveriges Radio / Radiosporten
The article covers the disappointment following the women's 10 km World Cup cross-country race in Cogne, Italy, where Swedish skier Moa Lundgren finished 36th. Frustrated with her performance, Lundgren abruptly left the interview, blaming the terrain, while her teammate Maja Dahlqvist offered a contrasting perspective on the race.
Jonas Karlsson: 'Biathletes Have Higher Status – More Attraction There'
February 02, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In this commentary, sports columnist Jonas Karlsson discusses the cultural differences between the cross-country skiing and biathlon world cups. He points out that the cross-country skiing World Cup often suffers from dropouts, while biathletes, who enjoy higher status, attract more spectators and sponsors.
Swedish Skier Disappointed After Race: 'I Was Super Energized'
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
In an international cross-country skiing race in Cogne, Italy, 26‐year‐old Moa Lundgren finished 36th in the women's 10 km free event despite feeling extremely energetic before the race. She expressed frustration that her skis did not glide as expected, in contrast to teammate Maja Dahlqvist who finished in tenth place, while the podium was claimed by Norway’s Astrid Öyre Slind and Finland’s Kerttu Niskanen. The competition is part of the international circuit leading up to the World Championships in Falun.