Sundby wins duel with Niskanen at Holmenkollen
Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) won his home race at the Holmenkollen in Oslo. He triumphed after 50 kilometers in the classic mass start over Iivo Niskanen (FIN).
Nilsson and Brandsdal triumph in front of the cathedral in Drammen
Stina Nilsson (SWE, Fischer) and Eirik Brandsdal (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) won the classic sprint at the cathedral in Drammen (NOR). The Norwegian succeeded ahead of his team mate Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) and Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots).
Sergey Ustiugov takes the fifth medal in his fifth race at the WCH in Lahti
Even though Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) was outsprinted in the finish, he won silver and thus took the fifth medal in his fifth race at the World Championships in Lahti 2017.
Norway and Russia win gold in the team sprint
Heidi Weng (NOR) and Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) took the title in the team sprint to Norway. Silver went to Russia ahead of the USA. In men's final a fall in the stadium between Norway and Finland prevented a possible World Championship title for the host country. Russia's Nikita Kriukov (RUS) and Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) won the gold medal followed by Italy and Finland.
Marit Bjørgen and Sergey Ustiugov win gold medals in skiathlon
Marit Bjørgen (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) won the title in skiathlon over 7.5 + 7.5 kilometers. Bronze went to Charlotte Kalla (SWE, Fischer). Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) secured his first World Championship gold medal ahead of Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots), who lost gold in the last climb with a fall. Bronze went to Finn Hågen Krogh (NOR, Fischer).
Maiken Caspersen Falla becomes sprint World Champion
Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) secured the first gold medal of the Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti (FIN). The Norwegian won the final of the cross-country sprint in free style, Kikkan Randall (USA, Fischer skis and boots) won bronze. Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) was beaten shortly, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) secured bronze.
Nilsson and Klæbo with Otepaä sprint wins directly before the World Championships
Stina Nilsson (SWE, Fischer) and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) won the last test for sprinters at the Otepaä World Cup (EST). The Swede beat her rival Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR, Fischer skis and boots). In men's race Finn Hågen Krogh (NOR Fischer) outsprinted Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) inside the stadium in the fight for second place.
Matveeva and Skar claim sprint wins in Dobbiaco
The victories in today's free technique sprint in Dobbiaco (ITA) went to Natalia Matveeva (RUS, Fischer) and Sindre Bjørnestad Skar(NOR, Fischer skis and boots), two outsiders in the finals. Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) finished second as well as Simi Hamilton (USA, Fischer skis and boots) followed by Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR, Fischer skis and boots).
Tour de Ski dominator Sergey Ustiugov triumphates at Alpe Cermis
Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) celebrated his first ever overall win in Tour de Ski. The Russian was able to keep Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) behind. Dario Cologna (SUI, Fischer skis and boots) finished third. Stina Nilsson (SWE, Fischer) was ranked third after seven exciting stages of Tour de Ski which was won by Heidi Weng (NOR) for the first time.
Nilsson and Sundby win classic mass starts
Stina Nilsson (SWE, Fischer) succeeded in the sixth stage of Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme (ITA) in 10k classic mass start. She was very strong and won ahead of Anne Kyllönen (FIN, Fischer skis and boots) and Charlotte Kalla (SWE, Fischer). With his success Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) regained some seconds from Sergey Ustiugov(RUS, Fischer skis and boots) who came in second.
Sergey Ustiugov continued his winning series
Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) is furthermore a class of his own. The Russian celebrated his first ever victory in an intervall start race during fifth stage of Tour de Ski in Dobbiaco (ITA) over 10 kilometres. In women's 5 kilometres race surprisingly Sadie Bjornsen (USA, Fischer skis and boots) came in third.
Nilsson and Ustiugov furthermore in the lead after handicap race
Stina Nilsson (SWE, Fischer) also succeeded in handicap race over zehn kilometres free style on fourth stage of Tour de Ski. Fourth stage - fourth win for Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots): After 15 kilometres the Russian finished first ahead of Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots).
Sergey Ustiugov also unbeatable in mass start
Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) furthermore was unbeatable during second stage of Tour de Ski in Val Müstair (SUI). After his strong performance he succeeded in 10k classic mas start some metres ahead of Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) and Didrik Tønseth (NOR, Fischer skis and boots).
Clear victories for Nilsson and Ustiugov in Tour de Ski sprints
In very dominant style Stina Nilsson (SWE, Fischer) and Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) succeeded in the first stage of this year's Tour de Ski. Both won the free style sprint races in Val Müstair.
Falla and Ustiugov win free sprints
Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) and Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) celebrated victory in free sprints of Davos World Cup in a very dominant style. Finn Hågen Krogh (NOR, Fischer) came in second ahead of Sindre Bjørnestad Skar (NOR, Fischer skis and boots).
Double for Halfvarsson and Hellner
The Swedes Calle Halfvarsson and Marcus Hellner (both SWE, Fischer)were able to celebrate a double victory in 10 kilometres free style race. Third went to Sergey Ustiugov (RUS; Fischer skis and boots). In women's race Marit Bjørgen (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) came in third.
Therese Johaug succeeds in 10k free race in Nove Mesto
Therese Johaug (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) celebrated her eleventh season's win in World Cup in in Nove Mesto (CZE). In men's race Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) was beaten shortly. Sergey Ustiugov (RUS, Fischer skis and boots) finished third.
Krogh beats Sundby in 10 kilometre race in Dobbiaco
Finn Hågen Krogh (NOR, Fischer) was able to succeed a few seconds ahead of Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) in 10k free race and celebrated his sixth carreer's win.
Sophie Caldwell and Emil Iversen triumphate in Oberstdorf
Sophie Caldwell (USA, Fischer skis and boots) and Emil Iversen (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) were two big surprises in today's classic sprint on fourth stage of Tour de Ski in Oberstdorf (GER). Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) and Therese Johaug (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) collected many bonus seconds with reaching the final.
Maiken Caspersen Falla succeeds in sprint final of Tour de Ski opener
Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) is the happy winner of women's free sprint in first stage of Tour de Ski in Lenzerheide (SUI). But Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR, Fischer skis and boots) showed his strength with today's fourth spot and his plans to win another Tour de Ski.
Stina Nilsson puts an end to the Norwegian winning streak
Stina Nilsson (SWE, Fischer) was able to celebrated the first non-Norwegian women World Cup success this year and scored her carreer's first World Cup triumph in Davos (SUI).
