Cross Country Skiing
Jules Chappaz and Richard Jouve on the Podium of the Team Sprint at Lahti World Cup
March 22, 2025 / L'Équipe
Jules Chappaz and Richard Jouve secured a podium finish in the team sprint event at the World Cup in Lahti, overcoming early setbacks and finishing strongly to claim third place behind a dominant Norwegian duo. The French team demonstrated resilience after a challenging start, featuring impressive performances from both skiers.
Nightmare for Swedish Debutant – Fell in Sprint Relay
March 22, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
23-year-old Måns Skoglund had a disappointing debut in the sprint relay at the World Cup in Lahti. A failed exchange with teammate Edin Anger led to Skoglund falling after colliding with another team. The Swedish team finished in eleventh place, while Norway secured the victory.
Therese Johaug joked about her partner and opened up about her World Championship disappointment – continuation of career highly unlikely
March 22, 2025 / Yle
Therese Johaug discussed her potential retirement plans during the Salpausselkä skiing competition, joking about her partner being keen on her continuing her career. Despite maintaining a glimmer of hope for the future, Johaug expressed strong doubts about competing again following her recent World Championship results.
Jonas Karlsson on Edvin Anger: "He can become as good as possible"
March 22, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a recent discussion, Jonas Karlsson praised Edvin Anger for securing second place in the total World Cup standings for cross-country skiing, the first time a Swedish male skier has achieved this feat in ten years. Karlsson expresses optimism about Anger's potential for future successes in skiing.
Norway and Klaebo win Team Sprint after crashes, chaos and comebacks in Lahti
March 22, 2025 / FIS
In a thrilling Team Sprint event in Lahti, Norway, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo and Even Northug showcased remarkable skill and resilience to secure victory. Despite crashes and chaotic moments during the race, Norway maintained their dominance in cross-country skiing, continuing their long-standing winning streak in team events.
Swedish Podium Finish in Sprint Relay After Sprint Drama
March 22, 2025 / Sveriges Radio
In a thrilling finish in Saturday's sprint relay, Swedish cross-country skiers Johanna Hagström and Maja Dahlqvist secured a silver medal, just 0.1 seconds behind the winning German team. Another Swedish team, featuring Moa Lundgren and Moa Ilar, finished in sixth place.
Pellegrino secures third place in Lahti Sprint: World Cup podium within reach
March 21, 2025 / Gazzetta.it
Federico Pellegrino finishes third in the Sprint event in Lahti, edging closer to securing a final spot on the World Cup podium. This result comes after a close finish that improved upon his previous performance from Tallinn. With two races left in the season, Pellegrino aims to defend his podium position against Erik Valnes.
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.