Konvalinka Secures Silver at Olympic Youth Festival in Lahti
Seventeen-year-old Konvalink secured second place in the bridge jump event held in Lahti, narrowly losing to French athlete Marco Heinis. Konvalink finished just 16 seconds behind the champion, clinching a well-deserved podium spot. “This is incredible. I’m thrilled to cap off such a fantastic season with such a strong performance. A huge thanks to my […]
Shiffrin Speaks Out on Ukraine War, Reflects on Father’s Death
## Finding Hope Amidst Tragedy: A Skier’s Reflection on War and Loss The ongoing war in Ukraine has cast a long shadow,leaving a renowned skier grappling with profound emotions. The unimaginable suffering inflicted upon innocent civilians,including the displacement of over a million children [2], weighs heavily on her heart. This conflict, the largest in […]
Johaug Wins Farewell Race, Russia Clinches Overall World Cup Title
A Legendary Farewell: Johaug Conquers Oslo in Emotional Final Race Norwegian cross-country skiing icon Therese Johaug delivered a dominant performance in her final race, securing victory in the 30km classic event at the sun-drenched Holmenkollen in Oslo. Johaug, a four-time Olympic champion and fourteen-time world champion, built a commanding lead of over a minute during […]
Norwegian Cross-Country Skiing Star Johaug to Retire
Norwegian cross-country skiing legend Therese Johaug has announced her retirement from professional sports. While she still has a few races remaining, Johaug expressed her desire to shift her focus to life beyond the competitive arena.The three-time overall World Cup champion hinted at her decision during the Beijing Winter Olympics, where she finaly achieved her long-held […]
Runner Janatová was 11th in the sprint in Lahti, the Olympic champions won
Czech Cross-Country Skiers Shine in Lahti Sprint The Lahti World cup saw impressive performances from Czech cross-country skiers, with all three national team members advancing past the qualification round in the free sprint. Leading the charge was Petra Janatová, who secured a spot in the semifinals and ultimately finished 11th overall. This marked her best […]
Ledecká Wins Downhill in Crans Montana
Ledecká Triumphs in Crans Montana Downhill, Securing First Place Czech skier Ester Ledecká dominated the women’s downhill race in Crans Montana, Switzerland, clocking in at an impressive 1:30.17 minutes.This victory marks a significant achievement for Ledecká, who previously secured second place in the downhill at this very resort last year and third in the combination […]
ZOH 2022 | Slalom champion Vlhová will not start at the Olympic Games due to an injury
“Petra decided not to start in combination due to worsening ankle tendonitis. This inflammation has affected her training in recent weeks,” said coach Mauro Pini, whose charge has been bothering her ankle since November, in a press release of the Slovak Olympic Committee. “Petra did not want this situation to worsen at the Olympics, because […]
SKIING ONLINE: Ledecká is going downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo, she was twice sixth in training
Ledecká was sixth in both downhill training runs. Italian star Sofia Goggia set the fastest time every time. The representative will issue the number 17 on the track. Ledecká, who will defend a sensational Olympic victory in the super-giant slalom and also gold on a snowboard in Beijing in February, has so far been eighth […]
Nor Kilde won the traditional convention in Kitzbühel for the first time in his career
“It’s unbelievable. I don’t understand how fast I was here at once. It hasn’t happened to me yet. I felt like it was going fast for me,” Kilde rejoiced, who missed last year’s operation on broken knee ligaments. “I tried something with the skis in training, but it didn’t work very well. Today I went […]