Swedish women’s coach talks about the secret to medals
Women’s coach Stefan Thomson highlights the Swedish team’s cohesion as one of the key factors in their World Championship successes.
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Sickness in Trondheim World Championships – moving home
After Calle Halfvarsson’s withdrawal due to a cold, illnesses continue to affect the World Championships. Several athletes have been replaced ahead of today’s relay, and even Great Britain’s team has been affected by an outbreak within the group.
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Unveiling the favorites for Vasaloppet 2025
In the heart of Sweden, in the snow-covered landscapes of Dalarna, lies a challenge that has beckoned the brave for over a century. Who will win the 101st edition of Vasaloppet?
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Ski selection for long-distance races
Skin skis, double poling skis, or traditional classic skis: What should you choose for Vasaloppet and other long-distance races? Experts have a clear recommendation.
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Step into the ski workshop with a Legend
He stopped grinding skis for the national team when he was at the top. Now, he’s stone-grinding for the biggest Pro Teams, biathletes, and World Cup skiers. Lorentz Söderhielm takes us on a tour of his workshop and reveals the details behind the craft of stone-grinding skis.
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Vasaloppet weather curse: Will 2025 be another chaotic year?
Seasoned spectators and followers of Vasaloppet know that the first Sunday in March seems to bring a weather curse. Year after year, the week leading up to the race offers stable weather, only for sudden snowfall or drastic changes to occur the night before the start. And this year, the risk is once again present.
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No magic training tricks for the Ski Classics Legend
Three-time Ski Classics champion and the male skier with the most Pro Tour race victories, Andreas Nygaard, trusts simplicity in his training.
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New rule: 26-year-old barred from competing in Falun
26-year-old Alicia Persson was barred from competing in Falun. From Åsarna IK, she was set to replace Märta Rosenberg in the World Cup in Falun. But just before the race, she was informed that she couldn’t start.
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Top contenders for the Grönklitt ITT
The Grönklitt weekend started with the Grönklitt Criterium 61 on Saturday, February 15. The action continues Sunday, February 16, 2025, with the Grönklitt ITT. The 13-kilometer individual event marks Season XVI’s 9th Ski Classics Pro Tour stage.
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Top contenders for the Grönklitt Criterium 61
On Saturday, February 15, the weekend starts with the Grönklitt Criterium 61. The eighth event in Season XVI is a 61-kilometer long-distance race offering stunning scenery. The Grönklitt Criterium 61 is a mass-start race featuring a challenging course.
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