Cross-Country National Team Selections for Finland, France and Switzerland

The team structures are now set for the 2025/26 ski season. And next one the list to be presented is Finland, France and Switzerland. The nations are gearing up for the upcoming winter with the Olympic Games in Milano Cortina as the big highlight in the beginning of February.

Team Finland

The Finnish Ski Association has announced its national cross-country skiing team for the 2025/2026 season, the team is a strong mix of emerging young talents and seasoned athletes, including last year’s Sprint Cup winner, Jasmi Joensuu. Lauri Vuorinen delivered a memorable performance at the World Championships in Trondheim, claiming bronze in the individual sprint. He followed that up with another bronze medal in the team sprint, partnering with Ristomatti Hakola in a strong Finnish showing.

• Krista Pärmäkoski

• Katri Lylynperä

• Johanna Matintaolo

• Hilla Niemelä

• Vilma Ryytty

• Jasmi Joensuu

• Jasmin Kähärä

• Amanda Saari

• Arsi Ruuskanen

• Ville Ahonen

• Niilo Moilanen

• Ristomatti Hakola

• Lauri Vuorinen

• Emil Liekari

• Joni Mäki

• Perttu Hyvärinen

• Remi Lindholm

• Niko Anttola

Team Switzerland

The Swiss-Ski federation has also announced its national Cross-Country A-team for the upcoming season, consisting of five men and four women. The men’s team made a strong impression at the World Championships in Trondheim, capturing a silver medal in the relay, while the women’s squad earned bronze in the team sprint. Leading the charge was Nadine Fähndrich, who didn’t stop there—she delivered an impressive performance in the individual sprint, securing a second bronze medal for herself and further solidifying her status as one of the sport’s top sprinters.

• Janik Riebli

• Valerio Grond

• Jason Rüesch

• Będą Klee

• Cyril Fähndrich

• Nadine Fähndrich

• Aline Meier

• Nadja Kälin

• Anja Weber

Team France

The French Ski Federation (FFS) has officially announced this 13 athletes on their team:

• Flora Dolci

• Léna Quintin

• Delphine Claudel
  
  

• Richard Jouve

• Clement Parisse

• Jules Lapierre

• Lucas Chanavat

• Hugo Lapalus

• Théo Schely

• Remi Bourdin

• Mathis Desloges

• Victor Lovera

• Jules Chappaz

Hugo Lapalus made history by securing the first-ever purple bib, awarded to the top climber of the Tour de Ski after accumulating the most climbing points throughout the Tour. Mathis Desloges came second in the U23 ranking, just beaten by Edvin Anger (SWE).