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Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Norway's men dominate all opposition in the World Championship in cross-country skiing. Even when barely any of them show up at the start.

Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Overload injury in the foot stopped her from the Tour de Ski. Now Frida Karlsson is ready for the World Cup again.

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Before the Final - Swede Withdraws

The cold has hit hard against both the Swedish national team and several others. And now another Swede has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de Ski – just hours before the final stage up the alpine slope Alpe Cermis.

Before the Final - Swede Withdraws

The New Star Can Break the Nightmare Streak: "Revenge"

Edvin Anger has so far cleared all obstacles in the Tour de Ski and is second in the total. But the toughest test remains – the final stage up the Alpe Cermis ski slope.

The New Star Can Break the Nightmare Streak: "Revenge"

Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

Ebba Andersson likes the Tour de Ski – and is the only Swedish skier who has stood on the podium there twice. But ahead of this year's edition, she is happy to shift the favorite role to other stars.

Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The 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.

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

Halfvarsson's setback - misses Tour de Ski

Calle Halfvarsson will not start in the Tour de Ski. His back cannot handle the strain that a start in the tour would entail.

Halfvarsson's setback - misses Tour de Ski

Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

Frida Karlsson won the Tour de Ski two years ago. But the upcoming ski tour forces her to abstain due to foot problems.

Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

Halfvarsson withdrew injured: "Promising prognosis"

Back pains forced Calle Halfvarsson to withdraw from the World Championship's last race in Lillehammer, 20 km skiathlon. The skiing star now knows what is behind the injury that he has been struggling with at the beginning of the season.

Halfvarsson withdrew injured: "Promising prognosis"

Dahlqvist not ready to compete – skips Davos

Maja Dahlqvist will not start in the World Cup competitions in Davos later this week. The Swedish star is symptom-free after her cold, but not ready to compete yet, announces the Swedish Ski Association.

Dahlqvist not ready to compete – skips Davos

The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

A cold stopped Linn Svahn in Lillehammer. Her replacement Moa Lundgren also fell ill.

The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

The Star Skips Davos: "The Plan All Along"

Frida Karlsson only competed in one race during the World Championship event in Norwegian Lillehammer. It is now clear that the star will skip Davos, December 13-15, according to Aftonbladet and Expressen.

The Star Skips Davos: "The Plan All Along"

Halfvarsson dropped out: "Skiing with half a body"

Already during the warm-up, he felt that something was wrong. Nevertheless, Calle Halfvarsson went out on the skiathlon in Lillehammer – and was forced to break off early.

Halfvarsson dropped out: "Skiing with half a body"

Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"

Norwegian Championships in skiing. Or the World Cup, as it is also called.

Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"

Klæbo pulls out of competition – 30 minutes before start

Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo will not participate in the 20-kilometer race in Finnish Ruka on Sunday. The news comes just half an hour before the start.

Klæbo pulls out of competition – 30 minutes before start

Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

Frida Karlsson is skipping the 20 km freestyle event. Instead, she will help to develop perfect skis for the Swedish skiers.

Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

Burman's odd warm-up: "Must have been a troll"

Jens Burman became the best Swedish athlete in the World Championship premiere in Ruka – after an odd warm-up. I felt strange and very slow all of a sudden, says the skiing star after finishing seventh.

Burman's odd warm-up: "Must have been a troll"

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Last year, cross-country skier Moa Ilar took her first World Championship victory when she was the fastest in the 20 km mass start in Ruka. But when this year's World Cup season kicks off at the same venue, Ilar will be watching from the sidelines.

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

William Poromaa and Calle Halfvarsson are included in the team for the World Cup premiere. Thus, the cross-country skiing national team travels to Ruka with all its stars.

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

The Upset: Canadian Defeated the Swedes

The Swedish premiere was a Canadian bullseye. Olivier Léveillé outperformed the Swedish skiers and sensationally won the 10 km freestyle in Bruksvallarna.

The Upset: Canadian Defeated the Swedes

Young star won – injury stopped Halfvarsson

Edvin Anger was the strongest in the men's sprint at the Swedish cross-country skiing premiere in Bruksvallarna. He did just like Jonna Sundling in the women's competition – won everything from the sprint qualification all the way to the final.

Young star won – injury stopped Halfvarsson

Ski Star's Coach Seriously Injured in Car Accident

Former national team coach Mattias Nilsson, 40 years old, is being cared for in hospital with severe injuries after a car accident. It's tragic.

Ski Star's Coach Seriously Injured in Car Accident

The Stars Snub Falun: "It Sucks"

The World Cup in Falun is usually a highlight for the Swedish national team skiers. Not this winter.

The Stars Snub Falun: "It Sucks"

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

Russian cross-country skiers should still be banned from the World Cup and championships, believes Swedish star Frida Karlsson. At the same time, she wonders how the skiers in Russia are doing.

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"