Cross Country Skiing
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.
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.