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Halfvarsson on his stress: Felt panic
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Halfvarsson on his stress: Felt panic

Sleep problems and feelings of panic about the future. In a new documentary, Calle Halfvarsson talks openly about the stress of trying to secure a place on the Olympic team, SVT Sport writes
Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out
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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out

Speed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee
Enormous Norwegian dominance - Halfvarsson fails in Goms 20 km mass start
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Enormous Norwegian dominance - Halfvarsson fails in Goms 20 km mass start

Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway.
Svahn dominant in Goms, wins classic sprint
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Svahn dominant in Goms, wins classic sprint

A foot injury and illness kept her away from the World Cup. When Linn Svahn returned - she dominated and won the classic sprint in Goms
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
Linn Svahn back for Olympic rehearsal
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Linn Svahn back for Olympic rehearsal

The World Cup in Goms, Switzerland, this week is the cross-country skiers' last competition before the Olympics. Linn Svahn is back again
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
Halfvarsson's Olympic message - came sixth: Bite it together
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Halfvarsson's Olympic message - came sixth: Bite it together

Sunday's World Cup race, a 10-kilometer classic in Oberhof, was the last chance in the hunt for an Olympic ticket. Then Calle Halfvarsson silenced the doubters, had a great race, and finished sixth
Halfvarsson on the doubters: I don't care
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Halfvarsson on the doubters: I don't care

Calle Halfvarsson is sure that he will be in top shape in time for the Olympics - if he makes it. Sunday's World Cup race, a 10-kilometer classic in Oberhof, will be the last chance to silence the doubters
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
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
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