Cycling for skiers: A valuable tool for summer training
Cycling can be a powerful complement to ski training when done correctly. Expert Antti Hagqvist shares why skiers of all levels should consider adding it to their summer routine.
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Johaug shocked: “How is this possible?”
Therese Johaug is both shocked and concerned. Now, the 36-year-old is speaking out about the scandal, in which she has so far kept a low profile.
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Get stronger for winter: Why strength training matters in long-distance skiing
Whether you’re an elite skier or a passionate recreational athlete, the off-season is the perfect time to build the strength foundation that will power your performance next winter. Strength training is often overlooked in endurance sports, but for long-distance skiing, especially double poling, it can make a significant difference in speed, technique, and injury prevention.
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Golden year continues for Klæbo with engagement news
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, fresh off a flawless performance at the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, now celebrates a personal milestone – he is engaged to his long-time partner, Pernille Døsvik.
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Czech reactions to changes in the Ski Classics Season XVII calendar
The Ski Classics 2025/2026 calendar has already been released, and many changes and new race formats may have surprised both athletes and Pro Team Directors. What do the leading Czech long-distance skiers and a Pro Team Director think about them?
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Thingnes Bø delivers rock-solid marathon debut at Birken
Johannes Thingnes Bø was by far the best biathlete in the Birken Fjellmaraton, his first marathon and his first Birken participation.
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Cross-country skier with dominant victory at the Birkebeinerløpet
Last winter, she delivered the best World Cup season of her career. In May, she changed teams, and in June, she won the Birkebeinerløpet by a crushing margin.
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Olympic favorite about the World Cup sprints: “Costs more than it’s worth”
The 27-year-old became the undisputed World Championship queen and is the top favorite for Olympic gold. Yet she is ruling herself out of the overall World Cup victory and is disappointed with the development of cross-country skiing.
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Johan Hoel: The unluckiest Champion in Ski Classics history?
I have no indisputable proof, but I firmly believe that the unluckiest athlete in the world of cross-country ski racing (not just in Ski Classics) must be the Norwegian Johan Hoel.
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FIS announces prize money increase for World Cup events starting in 2025/2026
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation – FIS has approved a prize money increase of up to 20% for World Cup events across all disciplines, including cross-country skiing, starting in the 2025/2026 season.
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