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Ebba Andersson Triumphs in Reistadløpet, Leaving Nilsson Behind

The WC queen Ebba Andersson against the successful skier Stina Nilsson in the long-distance cup. Then Andersson took a knockout victory – the 27-year-old won the Reistadløpet in superior style.

Ebba Andersson Triumphs in Reistadløpet, Leaving Nilsson Behind

Therese Johaug Ends Career with Dominant 50km Victory in Lahti

Therese Johaug got her perfect ending when she on Sunday put a period to her career for the second time. But the Norwegian cross-country skiing star, who won the 50km race in Lahti with over a minute's margin, has changed her mind before.

Therese Johaug Ends Career with Dominant 50km Victory in Lahti

Andersson Disqualified: "I'm Damned"

The ski star Ebba Andersson finished third in the 20 kilometer classical style in the World Championship in Holmenkollen, but after the race came the message that the Swede was disqualified. I'm bloody angry, says Ebba Andersson.

Andersson Disqualified: "I'm Damned"

The Norwegian in tears after the defeat: "Jonna is better than me"

Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, 24, got Trondheim's most ungrateful task. The Norwegian debutante burst into tears after being outclassed by World Championship queen Jonna Sundling.

The Norwegian in tears after the defeat: "Jonna is better than me"

Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

It was set for a Norwegian relay gold. Then Jonna Sundling stepped into action – and delivered a finish that will go down in skiing history.

Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

Johaug sets the record straight: No Olympic Games

It doesn't matter how many gold medals she takes at the World Championship in Trondheim. After the championship, she's retiring for good, says cross-country star Therese Johaug.

Johaug sets the record straight: No Olympic Games

"On the World Championship, we will fight for gold on every distance"

The ski legend Marit Bjørgen's first season as Norwegian national team coach is a success. At the World Championship in Trondheim, Sweden will have to watch out for the "Bjørgen effect".

"On the World Championship, we will fight for gold on every distance"

Stina Nilsson refused everyone - except SVT

For the first time this season, Stina Nilsson was present at a press conference in Ski Classics. But then only SVT was allowed to ask her questions.

Stina Nilsson refused everyone - except SVT

Anger just outside the podium in Cogne

Edvin Anger continues to show fine form even in distance events ahead of the World Championship. The 22-year-old finished fourth in the 10-kilometer freestyle and just missed the podium.

Anger just outside the podium in Cogne

Frida Karlsson far behind in comeback: "Just forget"

It was no successful comeback in the World Cup for Frida Karlsson. The Swede was far behind a superior Jessie Diggins and finished seventh on the 10-kilometer freestyle in French Les Rousses.

Frida Karlsson far behind in comeback: "Just forget"

Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

It was never any doubt about the matter, Therese Johaug won the Tour de Ski for the fourth time through a superior victory in the final stage. The best Swedish athlete became Ebba Andersson, who finished sixth overall.

Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Therese Johaug won by a clear margin of half a minute. Ebba Andersson lost the sprint and finished fourth in the penultimate stage of the Tour de Ski, a 20-kilometer skiathlon.

Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Linn Svahn finishes second in the World Cup sprint in classical style, which is stage five of seven in the Tour de Ski. The Swede could not out-sprint the Swiss Nadine Fähndrich on the short final climb in Italian Val di Fiemme and had to settle for a second place in the final.

Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Norwegian double victory in pursuit

Astrid Øyre Slind and Therese Johaug were superior in the pursuit in Tour de Ski and now top the ski tour overall. Ebba Andersson moved up 15 places to 18th place.

Norwegian double victory in pursuit

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

The Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind won the third stage of the Tour de Ski – ahead of the comebacking compatriot Therese Johaug. Moa Ilar became the best Swedish on an eighth place during an otherwise bleak blue-yellow New Year's Eve.

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

It won't be easy to stop Jessie Diggins in the Tour de Ski. The American has started the tour with two straight wins in Toblach.

Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

Therese Johaug is doing the Tour de Ski after all. The Norwegian cross-country star had previously written off the tour, which she has won three times before.

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

The Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"

It was a planned Norwegian victory in the women's 20 kilometer classical in Davos on Sunday. But it was not the big favorite Therese Johaug who took it home – but a 36-year-old long-distance specialist.

The Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

Therese Johaug is back as a winner in the cross-country skiing World Championship. The comebacking Norwegian took home 10 kilometers freestyle in Lillehammer.

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

"Not a single surprise", "Today's joy topic". National team colleagues and competitors quickly lined up to praise Frida Karlsson.

Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

Therese Johaug reached the podium in her comeback, but the battle for victory was absent. A completely superior Frida Karlsson crushed all opposition and won the classic mile 46.

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"