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Calle Halfvarsson

Far behind again - Halfvarsson has faith: On the way
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Far behind again - Halfvarsson has faith: On the way

Calle Halfvarsson only finished seventh in the 10-kilometer final of the Swedish Cup. But the Olympic thoughts are still there
Nightmare for Halfvarsson - Olympics far away after slow quarterfinal exit
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Nightmare for Halfvarsson - Olympics far away after slow quarterfinal exit

Veteran Calle Halfvarsson, 36, wants to go to the Olympics. But in the Swedish Cup sprint he was eliminated in the quarterfinals
Halfvarsson says he will strengthen a Swedish relay team
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Halfvarsson says he will strengthen a Swedish relay team

Veteran Calle Halfvarsson, 36, had his best race of the season, finishing second in the mile race in the Swedish Cup. Now he's back in the Olympic conversation
Olympics far away for Halfvarsson, sixth Swedish to finish
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Olympics far away for Halfvarsson, sixth Swedish to finish

Things continue to get tougher for Calle Halfvarsson. After being well down the field at the Scandinavian Cup in Finland, his Olympic hopes are looking increasingly distant
Halfvarsson out immediately in return after advancing to sprint quarterfinals at Scandinavian Cup in Finland
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Halfvarsson out immediately in return after advancing to sprint quarterfinals at Scandinavian Cup in Finland

After an absence from the World Cup and a prolonged cold, Calle Halfvarsson was back in competition. His return ended with a place in the sprint quarterfinals at the Scandinavian Cup in Finland
Guide: Everything to know about the Tour de Ski
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Guide: Everything to know about the Tour de Ski

Only twice has a Swedish skier won the Tour de Ski. Could it be time again when Sweden sends a giant squad to Italy? Here are the most important things to keep an eye on ahead of the ski classic
Tough times again for the skiers: "Gotta be honest"
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Tough times again for the skiers: "Gotta be honest"

Gustaf Berglund was the best Swede in 15th place when Norway again stood for a demonstration of power in the 10 kilometer freestyle in Davos. For the Swedish skiers, things still look tough
Guide: Everything you need to know about the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere
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Guide: Everything you need to know about the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere

Why did Alvar Myhlback change? How will Frida Karlsson find the form that Ebba Andersson has already shown? And where is Calle Halfvarsson? Many questions - here are the answers ahead of the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere in Ruka.
Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws
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Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws

Vasaloppet winner Alvar Myhlback is in the Swedish cross-country squad for this weekend's World Cup premiere in Ruka. However, both Linn Svahn and William Poromaa are missing
Poromaa ill – may miss World Cup premiere
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Poromaa ill – may miss World Cup premiere

William Poromaa is ill and looks set to miss the World Cup premiere in Ruka next week. In his and several other top names' absence, Johan Ekberg won the freestyle race that concluded the Swedish premiere in Gällivare
Favorite victories in Gällivare – Anger got revenge
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Favorite victories in Gällivare – Anger got revenge

Edvin Anger was outsprinted by Anton Grahn in Friday's sprint, but the following day he got his revenge. The 23-year-old was superior in the first distance race of the season, the 10 km classic
Grahn roared – sprinted down Anger
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Grahn roared – sprinted down Anger

Anton Grahn, IFK Mora, roared in the sprint in the Swedish premiere in Gällivare and defeated Edvin Anger. I feel great, it's great to win the premiere, the 21-year-old tells SVT
The answer to the Norwegian ski girl: "Will be disappointed"
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The answer to the Norwegian ski girl: "Will be disappointed"

Do the Swedish national team skiers compete too little? Norwegian cross-country star Harald Östberg Amundsen thinks so and calls them "cowards". Yes, we have received a lot of criticism in the media about it
Alvar Myhlback Wins Men's Alliansloppet Roller Ski Race Amid Chaos
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Alvar Myhlback Wins Men's Alliansloppet Roller Ski Race Amid Chaos

Alvar Myhlback won the men's Allianslopp on roller skis in Trollhättan after an impressive sprint. But it was not completely without problems
Calle Halfvarsson Prioritizes World Championship Amid Back Issues
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Calle Halfvarsson Prioritizes World Championship Amid Back Issues

He is 36 years old, his back is bothering him and it's been a long time since he achieved top results. But quit? Not Calle Halfvarsson
Halfvarsson Wins Swedish Championship Gold in Roller Ski Mass Start
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Halfvarsson Wins Swedish Championship Gold in Roller Ski Mass Start

Calle Halfvarsson Faces Fee for Late Registration Mistake
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Calle Halfvarsson Faces Fee for Late Registration Mistake

On the International Ski Federation's (FIS) website, it appears that Calle Halfvarsson has ended his career. But now he can calm everyone who has been worried – it's not true
Holmenkollen Race Changes Spark Concerns Over Track Mistakes
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Holmenkollen Race Changes Spark Concerns Over Track Mistakes

Ladies and gentlemen will compete at the same time in Holmenkollen's five-mile race. Then the Swedish track manager Anders Svanebo fears a greater risk of track mistakes
Alvar Myhlback Eyes Olympic Games Despite National Team Snub
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Alvar Myhlback Eyes Olympic Games Despite National Team Snub

The Vasalopp winner Alvar Myhlback declined a spot in the junior national team. But it's not ruled out that the 19-year-old can reach the Olympic Games in winter
Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach
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Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

With the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina as the season's major goals, the national cross-country team is sharpening its operations. The World Championship gold team on the women's side remains intact – with the former Olympic gold medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter as a replacement for the dismissed coach Andreas Domeij
Calle Halfvarsson Parts Ways with National Ski Team After 14 Years
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Calle Halfvarsson Parts Ways with National Ski Team After 14 Years

After 14 years, Calle Halfvarsson is breaking with the national cross-country ski team, writes Expressen. I will be leaving the national team before next season, says the 36-year-old to the newspaper
Ebba Andersson's Wrong Turn Costs Her Gold at Swedish Championships
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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
Halfvarsson Struggles to 51st in Swedish Ski Championship Opener
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Halfvarsson Struggles to 51st in Swedish Ski Championship Opener

Calle Halfvarsson had no good day when the Swedish Ski Championship began in Kalix. In the 10 kilometer classical, he finished 51st
AI Tool Shields Ski Stars from Online Hate with Zero Tolerance
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AI Tool Shields Ski Stars from Online Hate with Zero Tolerance

Ski stars are to be protected against hate and threats in social media. This will be done with the help of an AI tool
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