Cross-country skiing

Ebba Andersson begins planning for the cross-country skiing World Championships on home soil in Falun in 2027. She says the preparations will be very demanding and may mean skipping some World Cup weekends.

March 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Nearly a thousand children and youth from across Sweden competed in Lilla Skidspelen at riksskidstadion in Lugnet, Falun, over the weekend. The event featured struggle, joy, tears, and shining sun. Nelly described feeling nervous before her start.

Swedish ski star Frida Karlsson is forced to skip Sunday's OS 50km in Val di Fiemme due to a cold with fever. Despite two golds and a silver earlier in the games, the 26-year-old will not compete further. Sweden will field Ebba Andersson, Jonna Sundling, and Emma Ribom instead.

February 20, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The Swedish cross-country skiing team is grappling with a wave of illnesses as the men's 50km classic approaches at the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympics. William Poromaa has withdrawn from the race and been sent home due to infectious symptoms. With Linn Svahn already out and Frida Karlsson's participation uncertain, Sweden may struggle to field a full team.

Julie Kvale Stoestad of Team Ramudden secured her first victory in the Ski Classics circuit by winning the new sprint event in Bedrichov, Czech Republic. The Norwegian skier, a former professional footballer, outpaced established stars in a surprising finish. She expressed shock at her success in a post-race interview.

February 01, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

In the opening event of the fourth stage of the 2025/2026 French Cup, Montblanc's Lison Brouart and Victor Lafrasse posted the fastest times in the U18 classic sprint qualifiers in Méribel, Savoie. Brouart edged out her competitors by over two seconds, while Lafrasse topped the men's field. The competition sets the stage for further races in the national circuit.