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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot
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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot

They lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February
Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal
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Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal

One World Cup race was all that was needed. Calle Halfvarsson is ready for the Olympics in Italy after finishing sixth in Oberhof this weekend
Two biathletes get Olympic tickets, one has to wait
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Two biathletes get Olympic tickets, one has to wait

Linn Gestblom and Henning Sjökvist take two of the three remaining spots on the Swedish biathlon squad for the Olympics. The last one? "It will be announced later," says Fredrik Joulamo, sports director at the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK)
New failure in Monsén's Olympic pursuit
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New failure in Monsén's Olympic pursuit

Time is running out for Swedish alpine skier Felix Monsén. His search for form has been slow, and an Olympic start is becoming increasingly unlikely
The Olympic dream lives on - Halfvarsson to Oberhof
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The Olympic dream lives on - Halfvarsson to Oberhof

The Olympic dream is alive for Calle Halfvarsson. The cross-country skier has been selected for this weekend's World Cup competitions in Oberhof, Germany
Olympics far away as Kristoffer Jakobsen crashes out for fourth time
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Olympics far away as Kristoffer Jakobsen crashes out for fourth time

Slalom skier Kristoffer Jakobsen is having a difficult season. For the fourth time in six races this season, the Swede crashed out
Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand
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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand

The capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers
Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected
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Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected

Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February
Jens Burman gives up Olympic dream - of course it's boring
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Jens Burman gives up Olympic dream - of course it's boring

Jens Burman is giving up on his Olympic dream after a season full of setbacks. "It was a crappy season," he tells Expressen
Jakobsen far from Olympic form after withdrawing again
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Jakobsen far from Olympic form after withdrawing again

Is a third straight Olympics in store for Kristoffer Jakobsen? If so, the Swedish slalom skier must find speed and form right away - and get down the course. Another ski-off awaited in Madonna di Campiglio's evening competition
Hidden Russian roots - was Nikolaj Majorov from Denmark?
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Hidden Russian roots - was Nikolaj Majorov from Denmark?

The months immediately after Russia launched its offensive war against Ukraine were the worst. At the time, Swedish figure skating star Nikolaj Mayorov hid his Russian roots
Roars against criticism - Brain dead, Gustaf Berglund on Mogren's statement about the Olympics
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Roars against criticism - Brain dead, Gustaf Berglund on Mogren's statement about the Olympics

Cross-country skiing icon Torgny Mogren is critical of the Swedish skiers ahead of the Olympics in Milan. Radiosporten's expert believes the level is so low that Sweden should not even fill all the spots on the Olympic squad
Olympic captain Öhlund: It was really cool
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Olympic captain Öhlund: It was really cool

The breakthrough in the Alpine World Cup last season was surprisingly strong. Cornelia Öhlund was surprised herself
Norwegian Olympic Committee advises against high-altitude masks after Sivert Guttorm Bakken's death
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Norwegian Olympic Committee advises against high-altitude masks after Sivert Guttorm Bakken's death

Biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken was found dead wearing a high-altitude mask. The Norwegian Olympic Committee is now advising against the use of that type of equipment
Victor Lindgren cheerful to present the award to Duplantis
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Victor Lindgren cheerful to present the award to Duplantis

Welder Victor Lindgren became the name on everyone's lips when he won a silver in his Olympic debut. It took him all the way to the Athletics Gala - where he presented an award to Armand Duplantis
Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"
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Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"

Shooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000
Myhlback selected for the Olympics
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Myhlback selected for the Olympics

He has long prioritized long-distance running over the World Cup and the Olympics. But now skier Alvar Myhlback has been selected for the Winter Games in Italy
Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics
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Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics

In Beijing 2022 she became the first Swedish female ski jumper in an Olympic Games. Now Frida Westman is ready for the Winter Games in Italy in February
New Olympic hopeful's nervous wait for passport: "Not safe"
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New Olympic hopeful's nervous wait for passport: "Not safe"

Ice dance pair Milla Ruud Reitan and Nikolaj Majorov are racing against the clock to reach the Olympics in Milan in February. It has only been twelve days since the Norwegian was able to apply for Swedish citizenship
Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season
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Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season

Sara Hector crashed out in the first run of Saturday's giant slalom. A day later: The alpine star made a resounding announcement with months to go until the Olympics
Olympic spot in danger – lacks Swedish citizenship
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Olympic spot in danger – lacks Swedish citizenship

On Wednesday morning, it became clear that Sweden had secured a quota place in ice dancing for the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, thanks to the pair Milla Ruud Reitan and Nikolaj Majorov's fifth place in the autumn qualifiers. However, the place is hanging in the balance as Norwegian Milla Ruud Reitan has not yet received Swedish citizenship
Westman: Always worse to be a woman
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Westman: Always worse to be a woman

She feels supported by the Swedish Ski Association. But when it comes to prize money in the World Cup – Frida Westman is critical
Ahead of the World Cup: "We older people never give up..."
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Ahead of the World Cup: "We older people never give up..."

There will be a need for a generational change in the national handball team in the coming years. At the same time, Thea Kylberg is the only championship debutant in the World Cup squad
Famous news cartoonist Tecknar-Anders is dead
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Famous news cartoonist Tecknar-Anders is dead

The famous cartoonist Anders Andersö has died, reports Svenska Dagbladet.
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