The Tour de Ski 2024/2025 is just around the corner, with elite national teams from around the world preparing for one of the hallmark events of the cross-country skiing calendar. Kicking off on December 28, 2024, this year's Tour promises to test the skills of competitors through thrilling challenges set against the picturesque backdrop of Toblach and Val Di Fiemme, Italy.
The German Ski Association recently announced its roster for the upcoming Tour, which consists of ten women and seven men. Team leader Peter Schlickenrieder expressed excitement over the team’s preparations. “We are starting the Tour de Ski with ten women and seven men. Victoria Carl, Katharina Hennig, Laura Gimmler, Coletta Rydzek, Pia Fink, Sofie Krehl, Katherine Sauerbrey, Helen Hoffmann, and Lisa Lohmann had already qualified via the World Cup. Tenth place was decided at the FESA Cup in St. Ulrich last weekend,” he noted. The tenth spot was secured by Anna-Maria Dietze, who was recognized for her performance during the Continental Cup (COC).
“The travel stress is a little less this year, which is positive,” continued Schlickenrieder. “The goal is to get through the rigors of the tour in good health. The season is still long with a late World Championship. Five women already achieved the World Championship standard, which is promising. We hope to qualify one or two more at the Tour de Ski.”
Here’s the full roster from the German National Team for the Tour de Ski 2024/2025:
- Women’s Team: Victoria Carl, Anna-Maria Dietze, Pia Fink, Laura Gimmler, Katharina Hennig, Helen Hoffmann, Sofie Krehl, Lisa Lohmann, Coletta Rydzek, Katherine Sauerbrey
- Men’s Team: Janosch Brugger, Marius Kastner, Albert Kuchler, Friedrich Moch, Florian Notz, Anian Sossau, Jan Stölben
Meanwhile, across the border, the Italian Winter Sports Federation has also unveiled its national team for the Tour. The roster includes seasoned athletes poised to contend fiercely during the competition. Notably, the Italian team features:
- Women’s Team: Caterina Ganz, Anna Comarella, Nicole Monsorno, Nadine Laurent, Federica Cassol
- Men’s Team: Federico Pellegrino, Francesco De Fabiani, Elia Barp, Davide Graz, Simone Mocellini, Simone Daprà, Paolo Ventura, Michael Hellweger, Giovanni Ticcò, Martino Carollo, Lorenzo Romani, Giacomo Gabrielli, Martin Coradazzi
Both teams aim to capitalize on their preparations, as competitions will run from December 28, 2024, concluding on January 5, 2025. Athletes will participate through various events including sprints, mass start races, interval starts, and the much-anticipated Final Climb.
The Tour is structured as follows:
- December 28, 2024: Sprint F – Toblach, Italy
- December 29, 2024: 15km Mass Start C – Toblach, Italy
- December 31, 2024: 20km Interval Start F – Toblach, Italy
- January 1, 2025: 15km Pursuit C – Toblach, Italy
- January 3, 2025: Sprint C – Val Di Fiemme, Italy
- January 4, 2025: 20km Skiathlon C/F – Val Di Fiemme, Italy
- January 5, 2025: 10km Mass Start F – Final Climb – Val Di Fiemme, Italy
With both national teams brimming with talent and determination, the stage is set for fascinating performances. Fans around the world are sure to be glued to their screens, cheering on their favorites as they race for glory on the slopes of Italy once more.
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