The Ski Classics 2025/2026 calendar has already been released, and many changes and new race formats may have surprised both athletes and Pro Team Directors. What do the leading Czech long-distance skiers and a Pro Team Director think about them?
Johannes Thingnes Bø was by far the best biathlete in the Birken Fjellmaraton, his first marathon and his first Birken participation.
The 27-year-old became the undisputed World Championship queen and is the top favorite for Olympic gold. Yet she is ruling herself out of the overall World Cup victory and is disappointed with the development of cross-country skiing.
I have no indisputable proof, but I firmly believe that the unluckiest athlete in the world of cross-country ski racing (not just in Ski Classics) must be the Norwegian Johan Hoel.
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation – FIS has approved a prize money increase of up to 20% for World Cup events across all disciplines, including cross-country skiing, starting in the 2025/2026 season.
The Swedish Ski Association has confirmed the selection criteria for the upcoming roller ski season 2025/2026 with a clear focus on performances at the Roller Ski World Cup, Swedish Championships Week, and the Svenska Spel Summer Tour.
Johannes Thingnes Bø retired from biathlon in March. Now he’s making his debut at Birken – and fans are calling for a comeback.
This Saturday marks this year’s edition of the Vätternrundan, one of the four races in the legendary Swedish endurance challenge known as En Svensk Klassiker – A Swedish Classic. Former cross-country skier Oscar Claesson is aiming to challenge Ski Classics Director Oskar Svärd’s record time in this demanding series.
Swedish star Frida Karlsson ended the winter on top of the world with a stunning gold in the 50km at the World Championships in Trondheim. But as the spotlight faded, a more complex story emerged – one of long-term injury management, tough decisions, and a quiet rebuilding ahead of the Olympic season.
She won the overall U23 World Cup, took a medal at the World Championships in Trondheim, and became a World Champion – all in her first season at the World Cup level and with the elite national team. Now, she’s setting her sights on the world’s best.
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