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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"

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

Therese Johaug is back as a winner in the cross-country skiing World Championship. The comebacking Norwegian took home 10 kilometers freestyle in Lillehammer.

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

It looked for a long time like it was about two Norwegians. Then Jonna Sundling and Jessie Diggins took over – before the American won against the Swede after a sprint finish.

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

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"

Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

"Not a single surprise", "Today's joy topic". National team colleagues and competitors quickly lined up to praise Frida Karlsson.

Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

Therese Johaug reached the podium in her comeback, but the battle for victory was absent. A completely superior Frida Karlsson crushed all opposition and won the classic mile 46.

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede

Therese Johaug believes in Ebba Andersson. And Andersson believes in Johaug.

Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede

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 change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling.

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

Andersson's performance - won big again

Superior on 10 km classic. Even more superior on 10 km freestyle.

Andersson's performance - won big again

The Star Dominated - Won Big in Bruksvallarna

A half second behind the lead after 5 km. Then the second half of the 10 km classical was all about Ebba Andersson.

The Star Dominated - Won Big in Bruksvallarna

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Sweden has never won the total World Championship in cross-country skiing on the women's side. Now the blue-yellow stars are directing criticism at the setup.

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

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"

They skip the tour – focus on the World Championship

It looks like neither Emma Ribom, Moa Ilar nor Jonna Sundling will participate in the Tour de Ski this winter. In February, the World Championship will be held in Trondheim and the skiers seem to be focusing on peaking in form until then.

They skip the tour – focus on the World Championship

Swedish stars welcome Johaug: "Positive"

Norwegian skiing legend Therese Johaug is making a comeback. Something that engages the Swedish female skiers.

Swedish stars welcome Johaug: "Positive"

These are the sports profiles who will be summer talking

Cross-country skier and three-time World Champion Ebba Andersson is one of four sports profiles who this year get to do their own summer talk on the radio. The 26-year-old's "Summer in P1" is broadcast on 3 August and she does not want to reveal much about the content in advance.

These are the sports profiles who will be summer talking