“Now I sleep with my bib on”
Two forgotten race bibs, a yellow card, and being called out live by NRK’s commentator: the Ski Classics season opener didn’t go quite as planned.
Anikken Gjerde Alnæs: Remarkable return to racing just six months after accident!
In Bad Gastein, mid-December, Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Engcon, made her racing comeback after a severe roller-skiing accident last June, which nearly ended both her life and her athletic career.
“Now he’s shooting faster than everyone”
The Norwegian biathlon talent is turning heads: The 23-year-old from the development team is now shooting significantly faster than the legendary Bø brothers and the entire World Cup elite.
“There’s a reason vomiting happens more after ski races these days”
A so-called “miracle powder” promises to enhance performance by 1–2%, but it comes with side effects. Is the supplement that’s become the talk of the season just hype, or is it a game-changer?
The last minute Christmas gift guide for the XC skier in your life
‘Tis the season to ski fast and gift thoughtfully! If you’ve got a cross-country skier on your list, here’s a guide to gifts that’ll pop you up there as their favourite on Christmas Day.
Slind living her dream
Whether racing long-distance double poling events or competing in World Cup races in classic or skating techniques, Astrid Øyre Slind is unstoppable. At nearly 37 years old, she’s proving to be an exceptional all-rounder, recently reaching the pinnacle of her career by winning her first-ever World Cup race.
“We got married in the middle of the Ski Stadium in Östersund”
“It was probably my husband’s idea. I wanted to be outdoors, so that’s what we did,” says Sofie Elebro Lind. The Ski Classics star explains that they tied the knot right in the middle of the ski stadium in Östersund at the beginning of May while there was still snow on the ground.
Fierce battle for a spot on the Norwegian Tour de Ski team
Three to four skiers are vying for a spot on the Tour de Ski team, including two national team members and one outsider. But whoever secures the spot may face a dilemma.
The ski couple reveals: Stronger than ever after moving in together
He dominated the 2023 season. She dominated 2024. Ahead of this season, the Swedish and Norwegian ski stars have moved in together and taken their performance to the next level.
Revealing the secret behind her ear
Sweden’s most reliable World Championship contender has something quite special behind her left ear.
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