Cross Country Skiing
Controversial selection by Finland for the World Championships sprint – Aino-Kaisa Saarinen disagrees
March 04, 2025 / Yle
The Finnish Cross-Country Skiing Federation has announced its team for the World Championship sprint competition, sparking debates due to the selection of Ristomatti Hakola over Ville Ahonen, who performed impressively in prior events. Expert Aino-Kaisa Saarinen expressed her preference for Ahonen to have been included in the lineup instead.
Dramatic revelation from Norway's World Championship team after triple victory – silver medalist in tears in Yle interview
March 04, 2025 / Yle
Norway's men's team achieved a triple victory, but faced disappointments including a notable performance gap from one of their top athletes. Simen Hegstad Krüger struggled with health issues during the race, finishing far behind expectations, while silver medalist Erik Valnes expressed deep emotional struggles after being sidelined from the relay due to back problems.
Mogren: "What Ebba is doing is enormously significant"
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Torgny Mogren, a skiing expert, praises Ebba Andersson after her new world championship gold. He notes that while Johaug has the advantage of setting the pace, Ebba perseveres throughout, showcasing incredible strength. With this victory, Ebba passes Mogren in the number of world championship golds.
Hennig finishes in the top ten - Another drama for Johaug
March 04, 2025 / sportschau.de
Ebba Andersson won the gold medal in the women's 10-kilometer classic race at the Nordic Ski World Championships, narrowly beating Therese Johaug, who expressed disappointment at winning silver. Katharina Hennig also had a strong performance, finishing seventh in the race.
Ebba Andersson: "It was so nice when Johaug's time ran out"
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Ebba Andersson celebrated her second consecutive World Championship gold in the 10-kilometer event, having outpaced Therese Johaug yet again. Expressing surprise at her own achievement, she reflected on the moment Johaug crossed the finish line and the motivation it provided her during the race.
Ebba Andersson wins 10 km classic at the World Championships in Trondheim ahead of Therese Johaug
March 04, 2025 / L'Équipe
Ebba Andersson claimed her second gold medal at the World Championships in Trondheim by winning the women's 10 km classic event, finishing with a time of 30:19.8. Therese Johaug of Norway secured the silver medal, while another Swedish racer, Frida Karlsson, took bronze, marking a disappointing outcome for the Norwegian women's team who have yet to win an individual gold.
Next Drama Surrounding Cross-Country Queen
March 04, 2025 / Sport1
Norway's cross-country star Therese Johaug misses out on gold again at the World Championships in Trondheim, securing silver in a thrilling 10 km race, while German competitors impress. Katharina Hennig finishes strong, placing seventh and gearing up for the relay race.
Coach: “What a skier – got to show what she can do”
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Swedish skiers Ebba Andersson and Frida Karlsson secured medals at the World Championships in the 10-kilometer event, with Andersson taking gold and Karlsson winning bronze. Coach Lars Ljung praised both athletes for their impressive performances, highlighting Andersson’s skill in the intense competition environment.
Johaug Takes World Silver After Tense Photo Finish – Defeated by Swedish Rival Again
March 04, 2025 / NRK
In a dramatic 10-kilometer race at the 2025 Ski World Championships, Therese Johaug secured a silver medal, narrowly losing to Sweden's Ebba Andersson. The race was marked by challenging conditions, particularly on the finish stretch, leading to critical commentary from athletes and experts alike regarding the preparation of the course.
Ebba Andersson Wins World Championship Gold: "She Beats Johaug Again"
March 04, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Ebba Andersson clinched the gold medal in the 10 km classic event at the World Championships, surpassing Norway's Therese Johaug, who took silver. The competition was tight until the end, with Austria's Teresa Stadlober also vying for a medal, but ultimately Frida Karlsson secured the bronze, marking her first WM medal.