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Klaebo Thrills Hometown Crowd with World Sprint Title

FasterSkier’s coverage of this week’s FIS World Championships stands as a proud tribute to American Skiing Icon Marty Hall, who (with his wife, Kathy Hall, and their A Hall Mark of Excellence Award) has generously supported our coverage of international cross-country ski events. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, please contact info@fasterskier.com. We’ll miss you, Marty.  Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR) won bronze in the Individual Sprint way back in 2017 in...

2025 FIS World Cross-Country Ski Championships Coverage Schedule

We still receive daily emails asking how to watch the races, so we’re going to explain everything for you. Where to watch in the United States: Ski and Snowboard Live The Nordic pass for the World Championship costs $19.99 – this is in addition to your subscription for the regular World Cup season.  If you want to watch the Alpine World Championship as well, that will cost an extra $10.   2025 FIS World Ski...

He’s 24 years old and just won two U.S. championship races. Here’s why he could retire at the end of the season.

ANCHORAGE — The winner of two of three U.S. National Championships races in Alaska this week is just 24 years old, and poised for what could be a long career in cross-country skiing. But instead, Andreas Kirkeng is considering retirement. The explanation is simple: The star University of Denver athlete is not American. He’s Norwegian. And in Norway, aspiring to be a top cross-country skier is like trying to become an astronaut: Many, many try,...

Norway Rules in Lillehammer—Nyenget Scorches 10 k Freestyle

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. There will be a Cross-Country World Championships in Trondheim, Norway later this winter—and it looks like the anticipation of those important race days on the International Ski Federation (FIS) calendar is causing this...

Countdown to Trondheim: What to Expect from the FIS World Championship

The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2025 in Trondheim, Norway, promise to be a monumental event in winter sports, running from February 26 to March 9, 2025. With its rich history in skiing and the newly modernized Granåsen venue, the championship is set to host exciting races across cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined. Let’s dive into what you can expect from this world-class event and how the odd look like on gamblingguy.com. A...

Lessons in Process Goals

I think Jessie Diggins has taught the world many things. Maybe it’s how to find your grit and accept the pain while you push your body to new limits. Maybe it’s a better understanding of eating disorders, where to find help, and knowing you’re not alone. Or maybe it’s the art of applying face glitter on race day. I’ve learned a bit about all of those things (when Jessie says you’re getting glittered, you’re getting...