Ebba Andersson is one of the best skiers in the world. There’s no debating it. The 27-year-old Swedish cross-country skier has proved time and time again that she has the raw talent needed to dominate the sport, and Sweden couldn’t agree more. In 2024, she was awarded the prestigious Jerring Award, the Swedish ‘people’s prize.’
And it’s not just what we or the people of Sweden think. The Jerring Award might be the most prestigious from her country’s people, but she has countless titles to her name that show she’s not just dominating cross-country skiing now; it’ll be for years to come.
Read on to learn more about the cross-country champion skier Ebba Andersson and why she’ll be at the top of the sport for the foreseeable future.
The Latest World Skiathlon Title
Ebba Andersson recently put in an incredible performance to come home with the World Skiathlon title. Closely followed by another talented skier, Therese Johaug, Andersson powered across the finish line two seconds ahead of Johaug. It really was a nail-biting championship to watch. The race was pretty much over with 4km left to go. Jonna Sundling, another Swedish cross-country skier, fell on a turn, leaving Johaug and Andersson to power ahead.
The Skiathlon event, a 10km classic and a 10km freestyle portion, is one of the most respected titles to win—Ebba Andersson has two of them. A lot of the competitors were from her home country.
The different skiing disciplines have grown across the world in recent years. Each country has its own notable name attached to one discipline. For instance, now that alpine skiing is one of the top sports in New Zealand, Alice Robinson’s name is a household one. The USA’s Mikaela Shiffrin is one of Alice Robinson’s key competitors in alpine skiing, while Germany’s Andreas Wellinger leads the way in his home nation as a ski jumper. Ebba Andersson sets the national standard in Sweden.
If you didn’t see the championship held in Trondheim on March 2nd, 2025, you can see some of the highlights on YouTube to see Andersson in action.
Other Notable Titles
Ebba Andersson showed her raw talent to win the two Skiathlon championship events, but there’s a long list of titles and impeccable performances that prove she’s a champion for the foreseeable future.
Some of her biggest titles include
- Gold in the women’s 10km classic, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, 2025
- Gold in the women’s 20km skiathlon, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, 2025
- Gold in the women’s 4 x 7.5km relay, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, 2025
- Gold in the 30km event, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, 2023
- Gold in the women’s 15km skiathlon, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, 2023
- Gold in the women’s 4 x 5km relay, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, 2019
And many more silver and bronze medals in between.
Ebba Andersson Opens Up About Struggles
Athletes are not machines, and every one of them goes through mental and physical struggles to consistently perform at the top of their game. Ebba Andersson is no different.
She recently opened up about her physical and mental health struggles during a heartwarming interview. Andersson revealed the difficulties she faced with adjusting to the growing media attention, the physical challenges of the 2024 season after returning to cross-country skiing following COVID health complications, and even life as a new homeowner.
To be world champions, athletes put their minds and bodies through more than the average person can ever comprehend.
Why We Think Andersson Will Continue to Dominate Cross-Country Skiing
Ebba Andersson has something that not every athlete has, and that is relentless drive.
She continues to push herself harder with each season, even when she could easily rest on her victories. Her technical skill, combined with pure endurance and mental strength, makes her a force to be reckoned with. Watching her ski is like watching poetry in motion, yet you can feel the raw power in every stride. Andersson also has youth on her side, and with years ahead of her, it feels almost inevitable that she will carve her name even deeper into skiing history.
Ebba Andersson is not just a flash in the pan; she is a legend in the making. If she continues with the same spirit and determination, there will be no stopping her. Ebba Andersson is the future, and the world is lucky to watch her story unfold, race after race.
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