Cross Country Skiing
Edvin Anger finishes second in the overall World Cup: "It's cool"
March 21, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Edvin Anger secured second place in the overall World Cup standings despite not reaching the finals of the sprint event in Lahti. This marks the first time since 2015 that a Swedish male skier has achieved such a high ranking, with the last time being Calle Halfvarsson in 2015.
Kerttu Niskanen issues a serious threat to the organizers of the Salpausselkä race – spoke of a catastrophe: "Playing with life"
March 21, 2025 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen has threatened to withdraw from the World Cup season-ending 50-kilometer race in Salpausselkä unless the race organizers prepare the tracks appropriately before the event. She expressed concerns over safety due to the icy conditions of the course.
Anni Lindroos: I Didn't Think Sexual Identity Matters If Skiing Career Advances – "It's Now Been Told"
March 21, 2025 / YLE
Anni Lindroos shares her journey from struggling with identity and exhaustion to finding acceptance and balance in her life and skiing career. After experiencing a breakdown, Lindroos sought help and has since made significant improvements, including a return to the World Cup circuit.
Kerttu Niskanen and her competitors face harsh reality – Finland's head coach demands change: "Too expensive"
March 21, 2025 / Yle
Kerttu Niskanen and other top names in the World Cup failed to secure individual medals at the World Championships, raising significant questions about the worth of World Cup success in a championship year. Finland's head coach Teemu Pasanen highlighted the increasing costs of competing in so many events, calling for a reduction in the number of races.
Jules Chappaz finishes second in Lahti Sprint Freestyle behind Johannes Klaebo
March 21, 2025 / L'Équipe
Jules Chappaz continued his strong form by finishing second in the freestyle sprint at Lahti, with only Johannes Klaebo finishing ahead of him. Having also recently secured a podium in Tallinn, Chappaz is closing out the season strongly with one final race to go.
Rydzek earns maiden World Cup win in season's last Sprint: 'I didn't think I could ever achieve this'
March 21, 2025 / FIS
Coletta Rydzek achieved her first World Cup victory in the Women's Sprint Free in Lahti, finishing ahead of Kristine Stavaas Skistad and Nadine Faehndrich. With a remarkable performance that ended the season, she expressed disbelief at her achievement, celebrating with her team after the race. Rydzek's significant win solidified her status as a competitive athlete in cross-country skiing's elite ranks.
Klaebo extends winning streak to seal seventh Sprint Crystal Globe in Lahti
March 21, 2025 / FIS
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won his 16th consecutive World Cup Sprint victory, securing his seventh Sprint Crystal Globe and completing a perfect Sprint winter with all nine World Cup wins. Klaebo's tactical racing led him to finish ahead of Jules Chappaz and Federico Pellegrino, highlighting his dominant performance in Lahti.
Billionaire Christer Gardell promises more support for Swedish cross-country skiing: "Many have reached out"
March 20, 2025 / SVT Sport
Billionaire financier Christer Gardell has pledged additional support for Swedish cross-country skiing, having already invested millions in notable athletes. He believes in the importance of sports for public health and national pride and encourages more businesses to contribute to elite sports in Sweden.
Jonna Sundling and Frida Karlsson will miss the Salpausselkä races
March 20, 2025 / Yle
Swedish cross-country skiers Jonna Sundling and Frida Karlsson have announced they will skip the World Cup finals in Salpausselkä. Sundling, who won multiple titles at the recent World Championships, is ill and focusing on upcoming national championships, while Karlsson is recovering from leg issues endured during the season.
Salpausselän kisat begin today – the weather forecast for the weekend looks harsh for the ski tracks
March 20, 2025 / YLE
With sunny weather predicted for the Salpausselkä competition weekend, organizers face challenges maintaining the ski tracks. Competition Director Juha Hyvönen discusses strategies to keep the tracks in good condition during the events.
Top Swedish Skiers Miss Competitions in Lahti
March 20, 2025 / SVT Sport
Several key Swedish athletes, including Frida Karlsson and Jonna Sundling, will miss the upcoming World Cup competitions in Lahti due to readiness concerns. Head coach Stefan Thomson emphasizes the importance of their rehabilitation ahead of future training periods.
Gold Medalists Missing From World Cup Finals
March 20, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
Gold medalists from the World Championships, Frida Karlsson and Jonna Sundling, will not be participating in the final World Cup event for the season taking place in Lahti, Finland. Karlsson has ended her season after the five-mile event, while Sundling is resting after recovering from an earlier cold but targets the Swedish Championships in early April.