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26.09.2023

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26.09.2023

Benefits and potential disadvantages of block training

Skiing requires athletes to have a unique blend of strength, speed, endurance, and excellent technique. To succeed in competitive skiing, athletes have turned to a variety of training methods, one of which is block training.

by TEEMU VIRTANEN/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Manzoni/NordicFocus

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26.09.2023

Challengers Klarälvsloppet live streamed on SC PLAY with English commentary

Sunday, October 1, Klarälvsloppet takes place in Sweden. The 90km long-distance roller ski race, in classic technique in Karlstad, is part of the Ski Classics Challengers series and will be broadcast live on SC Play.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

Photo: Tony Welam/Klarälvsloppet

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Photo: Tony Welam/Klarälvsloppet

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25.09.2023

Behind the scenes with Debertolis: Summer training and Ski Classics development in Italy

In the world of professional skiing, summer is often a crucial period for athletes and Pro Teams as they prepare for the upcoming season. ProXCskiing talked with Team Robinson Trentino's Pro Team Director, who highlighted his team's summer preparations, athletes' progress, and Ski Classics in Italy.

by ANDRÉ SANTOS

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Bruno Debertolis, Team Robinson Trentino Pro Team Director.

25.09.2023

The 37-year-old is confident of a return to World Cup level

Despite modest results last season, the 37-year-old received renewed confidence from the French National Team. Now, he is aiming for a total return to World Cup level.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Authamayou/NordicFocus

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24.09.2023

Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach - Cortina: two new Ski Classics Challengers events in Italy

Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina, the double long-distance skiing event in Italy, becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers series with a 42km classic and a 35km skating races in the Dobbiaco/Toblach and Cortina d'Ampezzo areas.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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24.09.2023

Persson and Lodin winners at the 157 XCC Open

The 157 XCC Open, a long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, took place today in Sweden. Check out the results.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Axel Swahn

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24.09.2023

Thomson: "We will take advantage of being a strong team"

Last season, a successful trio was training outside the Swedish National Team. Now, Frida Karlsson, Linn Svahn and Maja Dahlqvist are back.

by MÅRTEN LÅNG/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Petter Arvidson/Bildbyrån

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Stefan Thomson (SWE)

23.09.2023

Supporting passion and perseverance: Fund the Danish Skimarathon Team

In a country without mountains or snow, the Danish Skimarathon Team has defied the odds and etched their names in Danish sports history. Now, they are reaching out to the public, seeking support to continue their skiing fairytale with a crowdfunding campaign.

by PROXCSKIING IN COOPERATION WITH DANISH SKIMARATHON TEAM

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Photo: Reichert/NordicFocus

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Danish Skimarathon Team during the Bad Gastein Pro Team Tempo Season XIV.

23.09.2023

Team Ragde Charge with a strong squad for Klarälvsloppet

The Ski Classics Challengers event Klarälvsloppet in Sweden has confirmed Team Ragde Charge at the start line for this year’s edition. The 90km roller ski event will take place on Sunday, October 1.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Jenny Larsson and Anikken Gjerde Alnæs are some of the Team Ragde Charge athletes confirmed for Klarälvsloppet 2023.

23.09.2023

Moa Lundgren: "It gives me great peace of mind"

Swedish Moa Lundgren's last winter was challenging. She missed the beginning of the winter due to surgery but returned and won the Scandinavian Cup overall, giving her a free place in the World Cup until Christmas.

by MÅRTEN LÅNG/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Maxim Thore/Bildbyrån

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Moa Lundgren (SWE)

22.09.2023

Lager 157 Ski Team confirmed for Kläralvsloppet

The Ski Classics Challengers event Klarälvsloppet in Sweden has confirmed the Lager 157 Ski Team at the start line for this year’s edition. The 90km roller ski event will take place on Sunday, October 1.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Manzoni/NordicFocus

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Emil Persson is one of the Lager 157 Ski Team athletes confirmed for Klarälvsloppet 2023.

22.09.2023

Maja Dahlqvist and Kevin Bolger ask for help

Trouble for the Swedish sprint star as her American boyfriend is denied a Visa to travel to Europe. She fears the whole season will be ruined.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Simon Hastegård/Bildbyrån

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Maja Dahlqvist and Kevin Bolger - photo archive

22.09.2023

Linn Svahn: "Like night and day"

A year ago, the Swedish cross-country skier Linn Svahn was working to return to the competitions. Now, she is heading into a new winter with a completely different feeling.

by MÅRTEN LÅNG/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Barbieri/NordicFocus

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Linn Svahn during a high-altitude training camp in Lavazé earlier in the summer.

21.09.2023

Nygaard confirmed for the Energamo Lipnolopet 2023

In a social media post for Energamo Lipnolopet, Andreas Nygaard, Team Ragde Charge, confirmed his name on the start list for this year’s roller ski race. The Ski Classics Challengers event takes place on Saturday, October 7, in the Czech Republic.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Andreas Nygaard, Team Ragde Charge, is confirmed for the Energamo Lipnolopet 2023. Here at a training camp in Lavaze last year.

21.09.2023

Nutritional path to success?

Scientific research supports the claim that low-carbohydrate diets can burn more fat than traditional high-carbohydrate diets. Get to know more about it.

by TEEMU VIRTANEN/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Richard Ström

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21.09.2023

Impressed the competition last winter: Now the super talent raises the bar even higher

Last winter, the Norwegian junior cross-country skier impressed her senior competitors. Now, the three-time World Champion has even more ambitious plans for the upcoming season.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Private

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20.09.2023

Marcialonga Arctic Ski Race joins the Ski Classics Challengers calendar

Marcialonga Arctic Ski Race, a long-distance skiing event, becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 42-kilometer race in Bodø, Norway.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Marcialonga Arctic Ski Race

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20.09.2023

There is no sign of a solution between Klæbo and the Norwegian Ski Association

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo refuses to sign an agreement with the Norwegian Ski Association. The involved parties are still far apart from an understanding.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Maxim Thore/Bildbyrån

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Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR)

20.09.2023

Navigating the thin line: Eating disorders in cross-country skiing

In the world of cross-country skiing, where endurance and resilience are paramount, athletes often find themselves grappling with a silent adversary that threatens their well-being and performance: eating disorders. As we explore this critical issue, we'll also shed light on the challenges faced by Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins, who...

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Mathias Bergeld/Bildbyrån

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19.09.2023

Emil Danielsson: "The goal for the season is to take another step"

Last winter, the Swedish cross-country skier Emil Danielsson won a medal in the sprint at the U23 World Championships. For the upcoming season, he is divided on whether to compete in the U23 World Championships in Planica.

by MÅRTEN LÅNG/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Swedish Ski Association

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Emil Danielsson at the Swedish national team training camp in Meråker, Norway.

19.09.2023

South American Cup 2023: First weekend recap

While European cross-country skiers are still racing in some of the biggest roller ski competitions of the summer, their South American peers profit from the best snow conditions and racing of their winter season. Check the results from the first weekend of the South American Cup in Bariloche, Argentina.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Franco Dal Farra (ARG) won both races during the first weekend of the South American Cup. Photo archive.

19.09.2023

Karel Jonak joins Wsportsmedia as Media Productions Director

Wsportsmedia is delighted to announce the appointment of Karel Jonak as the company's new Media Productions Director.

by PRESS RELEASE/LEANDRO LUTZ

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19.09.2023

New partner for the 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships

SpareBank 1 SMN will be one of the leading partners for the World Ski Championships in Trondheim in 2025 and is also making a significant investment in launching its public health project. The bank has clear plans for the funds.

by LEANDRO LUTZ/PRESS RELEASE

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Photo: World Ski Championships Trondheim 2025

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18.09.2023

Diggins opens up about challenging summer: "Struggling with my eating disorder"

Last winter, Jessie Diggins won the first individual World Championships gold of her career. But the past few months have been tough for the American cross-country skiing star.

by MÅRTEN LÅNG/LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Jesper Zerman/Bildbyrån

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Jessie Diggins (USA) during the Falun World Cup 2023.

18.09.2023

Solution found for Klæbo's skis

This is how Klæbo will get super skis next winter, even though he is currently outside the Norwegian national team and wax tech Frode Pedersen is no longer part of the waxing team.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

Photo: Modica/NordicFocus

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Photo: Modica/NordicFocus

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Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR)

18.09.2023

8.849 meters of climbing in one session - on roller skis

The 32-year-old athlete climbed 8.849 meters in a single session and became the first person ever to complete an "Everest" on roller skis.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Rudi Kristiansen

17.09.2023

Optimal nutrition for athletes is the path to success

Endurance sport requires more than just physical fitness for peak performance. Proper nutrition is critical to achieving peak performance and maintaining endurance in long and demanding competitions.

by TEEMU VIRTANEN/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Photo: Nils Jakobsson/Bildbyrån

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Energy and protein bars are a good addition to an endurance athlete's diet during training and competition.

17.09.2023

Klæbo gets a training partner from Sweden - in the USA

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is enjoying altitude training in the USA. So far, he has mainly trained alone, but now he is getting Swedish and American training partners.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR)

16.09.2023

Eklöf and Bångman winners of Challengers Båstad-Mölle 2023

The Ski Classics Challengers event Båstad-Mölle, a 74km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, took place today from Båstad to Mölle, Sweden. Johannes Eklöf, Team Ramudden, and Hedda Bångman, Vltava Fund Ski Team, showed their summer form and won the challenging race.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Patrik Nilsson/Båstad-Mölle

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Båstad-Mölle 2023

16.09.2023

Trondheim unveils mascot for the 2025 World Ski Championships

As the countdown to the 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway, reaches the 530-day mark, organizers celebrated the occasion with the grand reveal of their unique mascot. The vibrant and spirited character draws inspiration from the creative minds of 6,500 children's drawings and a profound commitment to sustainability.

by LEANDRO LUTZ/PRESS RELEASE

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Photo: Berre/World Ski Championships - Trondheim 2025

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Mascot for the 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway.

16.09.2023

Båstad-Mölle live streamed today on SC Play from 12:55 CET

Today, September 16, the Ski Classics Challengers calendar continues with Båstad-Mölle, a 74-kilometer roller ski race in classic technique in Sweden. On SC Play, you can watch the event live from 12:55 CET, with Anton Karlsson and Teemu Virtanen as commentators.

by LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Båstad-Mölle

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On SC PLAY, you can watch Båstad-Mölle live from 12:55 CET.

16.09.2023

Exsitec Ski Team for Ski Classics Season XV

Klas Nilsson will be Pro Team athlete and director for the Swedish Exsitec Ski Team in the upcoming winter. The team's line-up for the Ski Classics Season XV is now complete.

by MÅRTEN LÅNG/LEANDRO LUTZ

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Photo: Thibaut/NordicFocus

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Einar Kalland-Olsen had a solid season with the Exsitec Ski Team. Now, the entire Pro Team's line-up for the coming season is ready.

16.09.2023

Could be the first ever to "Everest" on roller skis

Last night, Rudi Kristiansen embarked on a unique project: He will climb 8849 meters on roller skis in a single session. If he succeeds, he will be the first person in the world to "Everest" on roller skis.

by INGEBORG SCHEVE/LEANDRO LUTZ TRANSLATION

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Rudi Kristiansen could become the world's first to "Everest" on roller skis. But first, he must roller ski 36 times up and down the same hill in Mjøndalen.

15.09.2023