Internal dissatisfaction with Byström as
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Internal dissatisfaction with Byström as national team skiers speak out

A storm is brewing around the head of the Swedish cross-country team, Anders Byström. According to Expressen, there is widespread dissatisfaction. For now, national-team skiers are choosing to speak out anonymously.

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The criticism mainly concerns a lack of communication, weak leadership and the handling of Linn Svahn during the Olympics.

"In the end, you get tired," a national team skier tells Expressen.

In sporting terms, the Olympics were a success with five gold, four silver and one bronze. But beneath the surface, dissatisfaction seems to have bubbled up, directed at national team manager Byström.

He is not entirely surprised by the criticism.

"This is something that happens every spring. That there are different forms of dissatisfaction is reasonable. We are involved in a competitive sport. What is a shame is that they are preempting this by talking to you," he tells Expressen.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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