It's not just star-studded in the starting field on the first day of the World Championship in Umeå – but also on the side. Olympic Games champion Anja Pärson is one of the thousands who are lining up as officials.
SportsJonna Sundling is going for her third consecutive World Championship gold in sprint. The final rehearsal could not have gone better. The distance star took the Swedish Championship gold by completely outclassing her national team colleagues.
SportsEbba Andersson, Frida Karlsson and William Poromaa are all skipping the World Cup competition in Swiss Engadin this weekend. The trio, who achieved success last weekend, are already entering World Championship preparations.
SportsThe Norwegian skiing giant Therese Johaug is back – and on the hunt for her fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. Can title defender Jessie Diggins or Swedish hope Ebba Andersson challenge her? Here is everything you need to know about the tour.
SportsFrida Karlsson won the Tour de Ski two years ago. But the upcoming ski tour forces her to abstain due to foot problems. Seven competitions in ten days don't work right now, says national team manager Anders Byström.
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