After a period of illness, Emma Ribom was back in the World Cup just in time for the sprint in Drammen. Ribom had no problem advancing to the quarterfinals, and also won his heat. But then the day came to a snowy end for the Swede. Shortly after the finish in the quarter-finals, it was … Read more
Ebba Andersson gets ready for the start… Photo: Viaplay …and spitting. Photo: Viaplay Obsessions and rituals are a common feature in the sports world. Tennis star Serena Williams never changed socks during a tournament, tennis icon Rafael Nadal always wants to enter the court last, soccer hero Cristiano Ronaldo always enters the court right foot … Read more
Photo: DANIEL ERIKSSON / BILDBYRÅN In a few plus degrees, soft snow and slush, this year’s edition of the Vasaloppet would be decided. For the ladies, there was no talk of the matter. The reigning Vasalop champion Emilie Fleten was of course the strongest in the track and she led from the first pole to … Read more
Alvar Myhlback is one of skiing’s most recognizable talents and has made headlines for his rapid progress. Only 17 years old, he has already made his World Cup debut – and he is now making his debut at the Junior World Cup, where he is one of the youngest participants with two years to spare. … Read more
Torgny Mogren looks at the small hill up to the press tent at Alpe Cermis. – That will be difficult, says the 60-year-old. The former skiing king now lives in a painful mystery. Something is wrong with his heart – but no one knows what. And in an investigation, everything went wrong. – I lay … Read more
Heavy climbing for Frida Karlsson. The Swede was 40 seconds off the lead before the race. But in the heavy slalom hill, Karlsson was passed by several riders and had to settle for fourth place overall. Jessie Diggins took overall victory in the Tour de ski for the second time. Mika Vermeulen reveals the mysterious … Read more
Eight out of ten national team skaters are gone. Only Heidi Weng is fighting at the top of the Tour de ski. The Norwegian women’s team is described as a “total collapse” by Petter Northug – and receives criticism from Therese Johaug. Svahn’s tribute(?): “She sticks her tongue out and drives” Petter Northug. Photo: PIERRE … Read more
Ski tour Published 6 Jan 2024 at 12:25 p.m., updated at 1:20 p.m Frida Karlsson has continued the chance to challenge Jessie Diggins before the Tour de ski decider. The Swedish riders once again nibbled a few seconds into the top of the overall on Saturday. In Viaplay, however, there was some criticism that Karlsson … Read more
Petter Northug and Johan Olsson saw it directly in Ruka. The skiing world’s experts are amazed by Jessie Diggins’ transformation – which has made her a complete skater. – If I knew what I was doing right now, I would have started doing it 15 years ago, says the American. Viaplays Johanna Ojala. Photo: PETTER … Read more
Jessie Diggins had secured the lead vest ahead of Monday’s chase start and went out seven seconds down on Victoria Carl. A gap that just grew, grew and grew. During most of the race, the American drove completely alone in a way that brings the Swedish thoughts back to Johans Olsson’s five-mile race in Val … Read more