Cross Country Skiing
Norwegian World Championship Scare in Cogne: 'Surprised by How Strong My Finish Was'
February 02, 2025 / Eurosport
Norwegian cross-country skier Harald Østberg Amundsen made a sensational return to international competition in Cogne by winning the 10km freestyle race. His performance signals a revival after missing competitive events due to illness, even as top favorite Johannes Høsflot Klæbo withdraws from these races due to sickness ahead of the upcoming World Championships.
One Month to Vasaloppet – Skiers Chased a Better Starting Position in Åsarna
February 01, 2025 / SVT Nyheter
With one month remaining until Vasaloppet, a seeding race was held in Åsarna to allow skiers to secure a better starting position for the main race on the first Sunday in March. The event, part of the traditional preparations for the long-distance race, saw over 170 competitors take on a 46‐kilometer course through the forests of Berg under challenging conditions.
Finland's Head Coach Discusses a Flop Day in Cross-Country Skiing – Problems with Wax Grip
February 01, 2025 / Yle
Finland’s head coach, Teemu Pasanen, expressed disappointment after a World Cup sprint in Cognes, Italy, where rapidly changing conditions led to critical wax grip issues. The unexpected weather change meant that several top Finnish skiers, including Iivo Niskanen and Lauri Vuorinen, failed to progress while only Jasmi Joensuu advanced to the semifinals, leaving high expectations unmet and hopes high for a better outcome in the upcoming 10 km race.
Cross-country Skiing: Maja Dahlqvist's First World Cup Victory Since 2021
February 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
Swedish skier Maja Dahlqvist secured her first individual World Cup win since December 2021 during a sprint race in Cogne, Italy. Dominating the event from start to finish, she effortlessly led every final round while Swiss Nadine Fändrich and German Laura Gimmler finished just behind her.
Cross-Country Skiing: Even Northug ‘Excited to Face Anger at the World Championships in Trondheim’
February 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
Even Northug, the younger brother of famed skier Petter Northug, expresses his excitement about competing against Edvin Anger at the World Championships in Trondheim. The article also highlights Erik Valnes’ triumph in a classic sprint event and discusses the rising form of Anger, who has emerged as a key competitor for Sweden this season.
Finnish Skiers Face Huge Disappointment – Aino-Kaisa Saarinen Blames Poor Ski Maintenance: 'The Game Was Played'
February 01, 2025 / Yle
Finnish cross-country skiers suffered from a major equipment failure during a World Cup sprint race in Cognen, Italy, with poor ski grip hampering their performance. Jasmi Joensuu, who emerged as the top Finnish finisher by winning the qualifying round and finishing 11th overall, expressed mixed feelings about his race while expert Aino-Kaisa Saarinen criticized the malfunction in ski maintenance. The article details race results and looks ahead to upcoming events such as the Falun World Cup sprint.
Cross-Country Skiing: Edvin Anger Couldn't Keep Up – Finished Last in the Final
February 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
The article reports on Edvin Anger's disappointing performance in the sprint final at Cogne. Despite advancing to the final and having a chance at a top-four finish, the 22‐year-old skier succumbed to fatigue and ended up finishing last, while his Norwegian rivals secured the podium.
Trondheim Mayor Claims Closure of Dovrebanen Could Impact Ski World Championships
February 01, 2025 / NRK
The article discusses the severe impact that the prolonged closure of Dovrebanen may have on the upcoming Ski World Championships in Trondheim, scheduled from February 26 to March 9, 2025. Officials, including Trondheim’s mayor Kent Ranum and championship director Åge Skinstad, express deep concerns about the outdated infrastructure and potential chaos if spectators are forced to travel by car, despite alternative measures being arranged.
Richard Jouve Comes in Fourth in the Sprint Classic at Cogne World Cup, with a Norwegian Triple
February 01, 2025 / L'Équipe
French skier Richard Jouve finished fourth in the men's sprint classic final at the Cogne World Cup in Italy, missing the podium by over 3.2 seconds. The Norwegian team dominated the race with a clean sweep on the podium, while the women's sprint was won by Sweden’s Maja Dahlqvist.
Cross-Country Skiing: Johanna Hagström Disqualified from Quarterfinal – Received a Yellow Card
February 01, 2025 / SVT Sport
In the World Cup sprint quarterfinal in Cogne, Swedish skier Johanna Hagström initially advanced as a ‘lucky loser’ but was later disqualified for receiving her second yellow card of the season due to a technical infraction in the skating zone. Hagström expressed regret over her mistake and accepted full responsibility, while the team leadership decided not to protest the decision. Meanwhile, Maja Dahlqvist won her semifinal and is through to the final, with Märta Rosengren and Moa Lundlund finishing third and fourth respectively in their heat.
Cross-Country Skiing: Gimmler Celebrates First Podium in Sprint
February 01, 2025 / sportschau.de
Cross‐country skier Laura Gimmler claimed her first individual World Cup podium finish in a classic sprint at Cogne. Finishing third behind Sweden’s Maja Dahlqvist and Switzerland’s Nadine Fähndrich, Gimmler’s performance sets a promising tone ahead of the World Championships, while the men’s race saw Norway’s Erik Valnes take victory.
Dahlqvist Claims Sprint Victory: ‘Really Wanted to Win’
February 01, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Maja Dahlqvist followed up her second-place finish on Friday with a win in the World Cup sprint at Cogne, Italy. This marks her first individual World Cup victory since 2021, and she expressed her strong determination to win the race.