Understanding the Endurance Athlete’s Heart
Endurance sports like cross-country skiing place unique demands on the human body, and the heart—as the engine of athletic performance—is no exception.
Julia Kern achieves career-best distance result post injury
After a productive summer in 2024 split between training in the U.S. and skiing on snow in New Zealand during August, Julia Kern entered the season with optimism and determination.
Anger after the sprint
Edvin Anger claimed his first World Cup victory in the sprint in Les Rousses on Saturday. Now, the Swede is furious.
“No matter what you do, someone will be dissatisfied”
Reactions are pouring in from all sides, both domestic and international, regarding this weekend’s World Cup in Les Rousses.
Katherine Stewart-Jones shone bright at the Tour de Ski
Katherine Stewart-Jones, a 29-year-old Canadian cross-country skier and Olympian, recently delivered a career-best performance at the Tour de Ski.
Iconic XC ski trail under threat: Tribunal ruling
In June 2024, we reported on the potential threat to Falls Creek’s iconic cross-country ski trail network due to a proposed development by Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV). The proposal, which included clearing the main arterial XC ski trail for winter vehicle access, sparked widespread concern within the skiing community.
“Have never been stronger”
The comeback sensation entered this past weekend’s doubleheader stronger than ever, with a vastly different starting point compared to her cautious season opener. It could spell trouble for her competitors.
“A truly bad day”
The first long-distance race of the year turned into a frightening setback for the ski star who dominated last season and led the Ski Classics overall standings after the opening weekend in December.
Racing five races in seven days to keep her World Championships dream alive
This weekend, 29-year-old Magni Smedås from Dalsbygda will race two events totaling more than 70 kilometers at altitude in northern Italy. Three days later, she’ll compete in the Norwegian National Championships (NM) at Gåsbu, aiming for a spot on the World Championships (WC) team.
Norway rakes in Tour de Ski prize money
By clinching overall victories in the Tour de Ski 2024/2025, Therese Johaug and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo have made history: both now hold four overall titles, tying the records of Dario Cologna and Justyna Kowalczyk.
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