Therese Johaug reeling after yet another defeat – champion Ebba Andersson laughs at comments: 'Has she checked the results list?'

Therese Johaug reeling after yet another defeat – champion Ebba Andersson laughs at comments: 'Has she checked the results list?'

Originally published in Yle on March 04, 2025

Therese Johaug has found herself in a tight competition against Sweden's Ebba Andersson during the World Championships in Trondheim. After losing to Andersson for the second time recently, Johaug expressed her frustration about being so close to victory but ultimately falling short again.

Andersson, who previously faced significant challenges from Johaug, showcased her improvement by defeating the seasoned Norwegian in this tight race, earning her more recognition in the skiing community. This marks a significant change considering Johaug had historically been the winning force in their encounters.

Andersson joked with Swedish media about Johaug's comments on a potential draw, questioning, "Is she even looking at the results?"—highlighting the competitive spirit and light-hearted banter between top athletes.

The fierce rivalry escalates as fans are eager to see how both skiers will perform moving forward in the upcoming events of the season. The subsequent competitions will add more drama to their ongoing rivalry as each aims for the top podium position with Johaug striving to reclaim her title as the reigning champion.