Cross Country Skiing
Johannes Kläbo's Setback Before World Championships – Training Camp Abandoned Due to Illness
February 02, 2025 / Yle
Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Kläbo has been forced to cut short his high-altitude training camp in Switzerland after falling ill. Returning to Trondheim ahead of the Falun World Cup event scheduled for February 14–16, he now faces uncertainty as he prepares for the upcoming World Championships.
Cross-Country Skiing: Harald Östberg Amundsen Wins in His First Race After Tour de Ski: 'Was Really Sick'
February 02, 2025 / SVT Sport
Norwegian cross-country skier Harald Östberg Amundsen, who had to withdraw from the Tour de Ski due to illness and missed a month of competition, made a spectacular comeback by winning the 10 km freestyle race. He expressed his delight at returning to international competition and emphasized that the favorable track conditions and his favorite distance made the victory even more meaningful as he now prepares for the upcoming World Championships.
Norwegian Triple in the 10 km Skating Race at Cogne, French Shooters in Top 15
February 02, 2025 / L'ÉQUIPE
In the latest men's race of the weekend in Cogne (Italy), Norway’s Harald Östberg Amundsen clinched his fourth World Cup victory of the season by winning the individual 10 km skating race. He was followed on the podium by teammates Iver Tildheim Andersen and Martin Löwström Nyenget, while the best French finisher, Hugo Lapalus, came in 11th, with Mathis Desloges and Victor Lovera also placing in the top 15. This comeback win, following a recent illness that forced him to miss part of the Tour de Ski, sets an optimistic tone ahead of the World Championships in Trondheim scheduled for later this month.
Cross-Country Skiing in Cogne – Norwegian Triple Victory as Vermeulen Withdraws
February 02, 2025 / Krone
At a World Cup race in Cogne, Italy, Norwegian cross-country skiers secured a triple victory in the 10 km skating start race led by Harald Östberg Amundsen. Mika Vermeulen withdrew from the race due to health reasons, while Benjamin Moser finished 18th and Teresa Stadlober skipped the event to join a training camp in the Engadin.
Iivo Niskanen Achieves Career-Best Free 15K – Is Remi Lindholm Already Out of Worlds?
February 02, 2025 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skier Iivo Niskanen recorded his best career result in a freestyle 15 km intermediate start race, finishing sixth in Italy. The performance, his best in the free technique event, contrasts with the struggles of teammate Remi Lindholm, raising concerns about Lindholm's form ahead of the World Championships.
Norwegian World Championship scare in Cogne: “Surprised at how good a finish I had”
February 02, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian cross-country skier Harald Østberg Amundsen made a stunning return to international competition with a dominant victory in a 10km free technique race in Cogne, marking his comeback after a break due to illness during the Tour de Ski. The race saw strong performances from his teammates Iver Tildheim Andersen and Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, while World Championship favorite Johannes Høsflot Klæbo had to withdraw due to sickness, reshaping Norway’s plans ahead of the upcoming championships in Trondheim.
Shortly Before World Championships: DSV Athlete Posts Best Result in Two Years
February 02, 2025 / SPORT1
Shortly before the World Championships, DSV cross-country skier Janosch Brugger demonstrated an impressive return to form by achieving his best result in over two years. The race in Cogne, Italy featured a challenging 10-kilometer against the clock, where Brugger finished seventh after briefly leading the race, while former Tour de Ski winner Harald Östberg Amundsen spearheaded a dominant Norwegian performance.
Norwegian Podium in Cogne – But the Swede Impressed: 'Class Race'
February 02, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In the men's 10 km cross-country race at Cogne, Swedish skier Edvin Anger narrowly missed a podium finish, ending up four seconds short of third and leaving the podium to the Norwegians. Radiosporten expert Torgny Mogren, however, praised fellow Swede Gustaf Berglund for his strong performance, calling his race a 'class race'.
Kläbo's Setback – Forced to Cancel Training Camp
February 02, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Hösflot Kläbo has fallen ill just weeks before the World Championships in Trondheim and has been forced to interrupt his high-altitude training camp in Switzerland. He returned home to Trondheim with his father, and the championships are set to begin on February 26, 2025.
Anger Eager for Revenge: 'A Course That Suits Me'
February 02, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish cross-country skier Edvin Anger reflects on his recent sprint race in Cogne where he missed the podium, but his consistent performances in distance events have kept him in contention. With the upcoming 10 km freestyle race, both Anger and his coach Johan Granath are confident that the course conditions will play to his strengths.
'Fired-up' Amundsen back with 10k triumph after month-long World Cup absence
February 02, 2025 / FIS-Ski
Norwegian cross-country skier Harald Oestberg Amundsen made a triumphant comeback to the World Cup circuit by winning the Men's 10km Interval Start Free race in Cogne, Italy. His victory, coming after a month-long break due to illness, boosts his overall standings ahead of the upcoming World Championships and marks his fifth World Cup win of the season.
Diggins defeats Slind to claim 'huge' 10k win
February 02, 2025 / FIS Ski
American skier Jessie Diggins secured her fifth victory of the season in the Women's 10km Interval Start Free race at the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Cogne, Italy. The win not only extends her overall lead in the standings but also boosts her confidence ahead of the upcoming FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway.