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List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

There is something special about relays – not least when the gold goes to Sweden. Here are five other classic blue-yellow triumphs on the ski tracks.
List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Jonna Sundling delivered an incredible final stretch when she caught up 37. 2 seconds on Norway, and won the relay gold for the Swedish team.
We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

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"

Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

The Swedish cross-country ladies are terrible guests in Trondheim. Maja Dahlqvist and Jonna Sundling brought home the sprint relay and snatched yet another gold, the fourth in a row, ahead of the Norwegian home crowd.
Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Ebba Andersson's time as an underdog is over. Her second consecutive World Championship gold in Trondheim – where she once again beat Therese Johaug in a second-place struggle – is more than she ever dared to dream of.
Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Emma Ribom's Racing Heart Scare: A Look Back at Kalla's Experience

Emma Ribom had a weak quarterfinal in the World Championship sprint on Thursday. She couldn't understand why at first.
Emma Ribom's Racing Heart Scare: A Look Back at Kalla's Experience

Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

Jonna Sundling has just taken her fifth World Championship gold. Now she only has two left to catch up with Gunde Svan.
Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

"A Copy-Paste of What Happened to Gunde Svan"

Skiing talent Alvar Myhlback, 18, is going his own way and was not selected for the Junior World Championship. The snub is upsetting Keith Karlsson, who has been an agent for several sports stars who have succeeded thanks to their own paths to success: The fact that Alvar Myhlback is not listening to the association is a sign of freshness, says Karlsson.
"A Copy-Paste of What Happened to Gunde Svan"

The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love.
The People's Favorite

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?

TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

Cold and windy during the holidays? Then TV sports can be warming. Premier League, Junior World Championship in ice hockey and Tour de Ski are some of the goodies on the sports buffet.
TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.
Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Frida Karlsson: "Johaug has been the benchmark"

In just under three years, distance star Frida Karlsson may be ending her career – at just 27 years old. Before that, she wants to defeat a comebacking Therese Johaug – on Norwegian World Championship ground.
Frida Karlsson: "Johaug has been the benchmark"

Kalla and Fischer in "Champions of Champions": "Want to Win"

Ski legend Charlotte Kalla and former national football team's defensive general Nilla Fischer are competitive people to their fingertips. Now they are competing in SVT's "Masters of Masters".
Kalla and Fischer in "Champions of Champions": "Want to Win"

Kalla doesn't follow Johaug's example - rules out comeback

Recently, the Norwegian skiing legend Therese Johaug announced that she is making a comeback. Has this inspired Charlotte Kalla to get back on the track again? No.
Kalla doesn't follow Johaug's example - rules out comeback

New Olympic Gold for Sjöström: "Feels Unreal"

Sarah Sjöström took her second Olympic Games gold in four days in Paris. She was the heavy favorite on 50 meters freestyle and handled the pressure.
New Olympic Gold for Sjöström: "Feels Unreal"
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