Stina Nilsson is leaving biathlon, focusing on long-distance ski races and Ski Classics. Now, the World Championships in Trondheim is also a possibility. 

A few weeks ago, Team Ragde Charge announced that Stina Nilsson was joining the Pro Team for Season XVI. The Swedish Olympic and World Championship winner in cross-country skiing and biathlete was switching sports to long-distance skiing and entering the world of Ski Classics. 

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Now, another possibility is on Nilsson’s horizon. The Swedish national team is open for Stina Nilsson and the World Championships in Trondheim 2025. 

“I will definitely keep an eye on Stina,” says National team manager Anders Byström to Expressen and adds:

“Stina is competing just like everyone else for a place at the World Championships.”

Anders Byström also mentioned to Expressen about the requirements to be considered for a spot on the World Championships squad:

“Stina obviously has to do some kind of selection race to join, then it’s not possible to just race Ski Classics,” says Byström and complements: 

“At the same time, you must remember that the competition is much tougher today than when she was last time in the national team. And I think we should also have reasonable expectations of Stina. Entering Ski Classics is no joke.”

Long Journey

Stina Nilsson’s journey in cross-country skiing was remarkable. From her early days in junior competitions, she became a dominant force on the World Cup circuit and in major championships.

Born in Malung, Sweden, in 1993, Nilsson began her ski racing career at a young age. Her breakthrough came in 2009 with her first FIS race win at Bruksvallarna, Sweden. She quickly rose through the ranks, claiming gold at the Junior Swedish Championships and excelling at the Junior World Championships.

Nilsson made her World Cup debut in 2012 and steadily improved, achieving her first podium finish in the team sprint in Liberec. Her first individual World Cup victory came in 2015 in a sprint event in Davos.

Throughout her career, Nilsson amassed an impressive record of 41 podium finishes out of 108 World Cup starts, including 23 victories. She also excelled at major championships, winning medals at the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.

Notably, Nilsson earned the nickname “Silver-Stina” after securing three silver medals at the 2015 World Championships in Falun. Her crowning achievement came in 2019 at the World Championships in Seefeld, where she claimed gold in both the sprint and the relay.

In addition to her success in cross-country skiing, Nilsson faced challenges, including rib injuries that affected her 2019-20 season. 

Eventually, she transitioned to biathlon, marking a significant change in her athletic career.

Read More about Stina Nilsson

• Stina Nilsson: The Journey to Ski Classics
• Stina and her transition to become a long-distance skier