Trondheim, Norway, will host the next winter season’s World Championships. The Opening Ceremony will be held on February 26, 2025. There will be 16 cross-country skiing competitions in 10 days, with the last race being the women’s cross-country skiing 50km mass start race in freestyle technique on March 9, 2025. 

Also Read: Cross-country skiing program for the Trondheim World Championships

In a press release, the US Ski & Snowboard has named their cross-country ski team for the upcoming cross-country skiing World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. 

“We are very excited to announce our nominations to the Trondheim team,” said Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Program Director Chris Grover and added:

“The team is led by veteran women who bring decades of experience at the World Championships to the tracks of Granåsen. Beyond these women, we are witnessing a new generation of incredibly talented, hardworking and determined young Americans who have gained valuable experience on the World Cup circuit. We have athletes aiming for top performances in Trondheim and are bringing our most experienced staff to this championship to support them.”

Here is the US National Team for the Trondheim World Championships

Women’s Team

• Rosie Brennan
• Jessie Diggins
• Julia Kern
• Kendall Kramer
• Sophia Laukli
• Kate Oldham
• Alayna Sonnesyn

Men’s Team

• John Steel Hagenbuch
• Luke Jager
• Zak Ketterson
• Zanden McMullen
• Ben Ogden
• JC Schoonmaker
• Gus Schumacher
• Jack Young

See below the complete program for the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway.

FACTS 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships

• When: Wednesday, February 26, to Sunday, March 9, 2025
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Trondheim, Norway
• What: FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2025

PROGRAM (traditional cross-country skiing program) 

Wednesday, February 26

• Cross-country: Qualification, Classic – Women 10km
• Cross-country: Qualification, Classic – Men 10km

Thursday, February 27

• Cross-country: Sprint Qualification and Finals, Free – Women
• Cross-country: Sprint Qualification and Finals, Free – Men

Saturday, March 1

• Cross-country: Skiathlon – Men 10km/10km

Sunday, March 2

• Cross-country: Skiathlon – Women 10km/10km

Tuesday, March 4

• Cross-country: Classic – Men 10km
• Cross-country: Classic – Women 10km
• Para: Sprint Qualification, Classic – Women
• Para: Sprint Qualification, Classic – Men

Wednesday, March 5

• Cross-country: Team Sprint, Classic – Women
• Cross-country: Team Sprint, Classic – Men
• Para: Sprint Finals, Classic – Women
• Para: Sprint Finals, Classic – Men

Thursday, March 6

• Cross-country: Relay Men 4×7.5km

Friday, March 7

• Cross-country: Relay Women 4×7.5km

Saturday, March 8

• Cross-country: Mass Start, Free – Men 50km

Sunday, March 9

• Cross-country: Mass Start, Free – Women 50km

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The Nordic World Ski Championships will take place in Trondheim, Norway, from February 26 to March 9, 2025. It promises to be the largest sporting event in Norway in 15 years, with more than 300.000 spectators expected to attend. 

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