Cross-country skiing

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.

March 10, 2026 Reported by AI

For the first time, Zebastian Modin's partner Matilda Berg attended his medal race at the Paralympics in Val di Fiemme. After the bronze in sprint, she expressed relief: “Now I can breathe out”. The family, including parents Anette and Patrik, supports the skier who may be in his last championship.

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 William Poromaa has withdrawn from the race and been sent home due to infectious symptoms.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.

February 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Sweden finished with silver in the women's relay in Val di Fiemme after Ebba Andersson suffered double falls, one breaking her ski. What appeared set to be a fourth gold for the Swedish cross-country women turned into a nightmare. Andersson blames herself and describes panic and heartbreak after the race.

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.

January 31, 2026 Reported by AI

In the fourth stage of the 2025/2026 Finnish cross-country skiing cup, Ari Luusua dominated the men's 15km classic race in Tampere, Finland, finishing well ahead of his competitors. Hilla Niemelä similarly led the women's event from start to finish. The races highlighted strong performances by Finnish athletes on home snow.