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Ebba Andersson's Wrong Turn Costs Her Gold at Swedish Championships

Ebba Andersson was chasing her third National Championship gold in four days. Then she drove wrong on the three-mile track – and skied 800 meters unnecessarily after being forced to turn around.

Ebba Andersson's Wrong Turn Costs Her Gold at Swedish Championships

Swede Max Novak's Ski Pole Breaks, Ending Race Hopes in Norway

After more than five miles of skiing, one of the poles broke for Swede Max Novak in the season finale of the long-distance cup in Norway. A frustrated Max Novak slammed the broken pole into the snow and the race was over for the 29-year-old.

Swede Max Novak's Ski Pole Breaks, Ending Race Hopes in Norway

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

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

Stina Nilsson is on fire – and took her third straight win in the Ski Classics long-distance cup after a dominant performance in Marcialonga Bodø. I've really found my rhythm now, she says to SVT.

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

New success for Stina Nilsson: "A fantastic day"

Vasalopp winner Stina Nilsson's success in the long-distance cup continues. The Swede won the Birkebeinerrennet in Norway in superior style after having pulled away over a mile before the finish.

New success for Stina Nilsson: "A fantastic day"

Record winner Myhlback: "I can die happy now"

18-year-old Alvar Myhlback made history when he, as the youngest winner of all time, sprinted home to win the Vasaloppet. After a skillfully tactical race, he was the fastest of the eleven male skiers who crossed the finish line simultaneously in Mora.

Record winner Myhlback: "I can die happy now"

Stina Nilsson on the podium directly: "Extremely pleased"

Stina Nilsson has presented herself in the long-distance cup. The 31-year-old struck with a third place in the season's first "real" competition.

Stina Nilsson on the podium directly: "Extremely pleased"