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The women’s Olympic Skiathlon told the truth early.In wet, demanding conditions in Val di Fiemme, Frida Karlsson delivered a controlled, decisive performance to win gold, as she and her Swedish teammate Ebba Andersson went 1–2, with Norway's Heidi Weng in bronze-medal position in the opening distance race of the Games.This is the audio from the IOC podium press conference following the race.ac: IOC

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event.  To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. Press Conference reporting by Aidan O'Donnell.

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event.  To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. Press Conference reporting by Aidan O'Donnell.

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event.  To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. Coach Matt Whitcomb says, 'We believe in it and I still love the event. I think it is an amazing thing!' Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event.  To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. 'The hardest conditions I have ever skied in' for Julia Kern in the Women's 50 k. Reporting by Nat Herz.

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event.  To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. 'It was quite a fight out there' for Alayna Sonnesyn and all the women in the 50 k. Reporting by Stuart Harden.

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event.  To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. With the entire Canadian team behind her, Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt was hell-bent on finishing the 50k. Reporting by Aidan O'Donnell..

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades.  With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was one that was extremely hard yet memorable for Luke Jager. Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades.  With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was extremely hard yet memorable. It has been a historic week for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Press Conference reporting by Nat Herz.

The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men’s 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades.  With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was extremely hard yet memorable. It was a magical day for William Poromaa. Press Conference reporting by Nat Herz.