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Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

It became a heavy first stage in the Tour de Ski for the Swedish cross-country skiing stars. It was all about pole crashes with falls, failed pursuits – and a broken pole.
Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

The Tour de Ski is finally underway. In the initial sprint qualification in Italian Toblach, Johanna Hagström was the best Swedish athlete, finishing in second place.
Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

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?

Risk of World Championship Nightmare: "High Chaparral Weather"

Cross-Country World Championship in Trondheim can become a nightmare – with risk for Swedish medal failures. It has been High Chaparral weather on both occasions I was there.
Risk of World Championship Nightmare: "High Chaparral Weather"

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"

The Quartet That's Ready for the World Championship

She usually is among the last to get the green light for the Ski World Championship, but now Johanna Hagström is one of four who gets the World Championship tickets already now. "Really nice to secure a spot", says Hagström.
The Quartet That's Ready for the World Championship

The Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"

It was a planned Norwegian victory in the women's 20 kilometer classical in Davos on Sunday. But it was not the big favorite Therese Johaug who took it home – but a 36-year-old long-distance specialist.
The Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"

Only Two Female Skiers in Davos – Sundling Drops Out

Jonna Sundling stood as the winner in yesterday's sprint – but it took a toll on her strength and she chooses to skip Sunday's race. Now only two skiers remain in the Swedish women's team in Davos.
Only Two Female Skiers in Davos – Sundling Drops Out

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

Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

She hunted for the season's first podium place in the World Championship. But Ebba Andersson finished fourth – and was a whole 47.
Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

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
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