Cross-country skiing: Anders Blomquist lists – four highlights from the season

Originally published in SVT Sport on March 25, 2025

Cross-country skiing: Anders Blomquist lists – four highlights from the season

The cross-country skiing season is over, and SVT’s expert Anders Blomquist describes 2024/2025 as "a magnificent season." However, he also points out one event that marked the lowest point of the season.

Blomquist refers to it as "the year’s great sorrow."

He praises the performances at the World Championships in Trondheim and highlights athletes like William Poromaa, Ebba Andersson, and the Vasaloppet participants Stina Nilsson and Alvar Myhlback.

But what did Blomquist actually consider the worst event during the season? Hear the expert share his thoughts in the player above.

Anders Blomquist ranks the performances of the season:

  1. Watch Ranking 4: This is a moment I will remember for a lifetime (46 sec)
  2. Watch Ranking 3: A skiing festival that will last long (34 sec)
  3. Watch Ranking 2: They are breaking barriers (1 min)
  4. Watch Ranking 1: It was wonderful to see (2 min)

Anders Blomquist’s insights highlight the remarkable achievements in the world of cross-country skiing this season, emphasizing exceptional performances while also questioning certain outcomes.