The fine line between passion and pressure: Nurturing young cross-country skiers
Marit Bjørgen, a true legend of cross-country skiing, has issued a strong warning about the growing pressure on young athletes in the sport.
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First ski tracks opening in Sweden – cross-country season starts in October
Winter is approaching, and already in October, several resorts are opening their first ski tracks on stored snow. Here are the places kicking off the season early in Sweden.
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Cross-country ski stars reveal secret dream – it’s not just about skiing
In addition to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Val di Fiemme, the ski stars share one common goal for the upcoming winter. Now, they reveal a dream that’s about more than just skiing and results.
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Vesterheim and Schützová winners of Energamo Lipnolopet 2025
The Ski Classics Challengers event, Energamo Lipnolopet, took place this Saturday with a 55km roller ski race in classic technique in the Czech Republic. Check out the results.
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Seven Norwegian biathletes named for World Cup opener
Norway has named seven biathletes for the World Cup opener in Östersund, scheduled for the end of November. An additional 14 athletes are considered strong candidates.
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Ready to boycott Olympics: “Then I don’t want to compete”
Uncertainty continues over whether Russian and Belarusian athletes will be cleared to participate at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Swedish star Linn Svahn has made her position clear: she is prepared to boycott if they are on the start line.
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Sprint action kicked off Energamo Lipnolopet weekend
Friday evening, a roller ski sprint took place in Frymburk, Czech Republic. In the women’s field, the main favorite confirmed her form, while the men’s race was wide open. The main event, the 55km Energamo Lipnolopet, starts today at 10:00 CET.
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Energamo Lipnolopet live today on SC PLAY from 9:55 CET
The Ski Classics Challengers event Energamo Lipnolopet, a 55km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, takes place this Saturday, October 4, in the Czech Republic. The event will be streamed live on SC PLAY from 9:55 CET.
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Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino presented in Prague with an international lineup
The Italian-based Ski Classics Pro Team Robinson Trentino has taken a significant step forward ahead of the new season by announcing a partnership with Slavia Pojišťovna, forming the newly named Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino.
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Shock announcement: Cross-country skiing star set to retire
FIS official reveals: Last winter’s overall cross-country skiing World Cup winner has reportedly decided to retire.
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