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Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"
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Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Linn Svahn finishes second in the World Cup sprint in classical style, which is stage five of seven in the Tour de Ski. The Swede could not out-sprint the Swiss Nadine Fähndrich on the short final climb in Italian Val di Fiemme and had to settle for a second place in the final
After the Success – Anger Advances Easily
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After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

Edvin Anger has a new podium spot in sight in the Tour de Ski. The 22-year-old easily advanced from the sprint qualifier in Val di Fiemme
New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour
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New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour

Three Swedish female cross-country skiers have already been forced to withdraw from the Tour de Ski in Italy due to illness – now a fourth withdrawal is coming. A few hours before the start of Friday's sprint stage in Val di Fiemme, the news arrives that Moa Lundgren has fallen ill
Norwegian double victory in pursuit
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Norwegian double victory in pursuit

Astrid Øyre Slind and Therese Johaug were superior in the pursuit in Tour de Ski and now top the ski tour overall. Ebba Andersson moved up 15 places to 18th place
Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"
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Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

The Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind won the third stage of the Tour de Ski – ahead of the comebacking compatriot Therese Johaug. Moa Ilar became the best Swedish on an eighth place during an otherwise bleak blue-yellow New Year's Eve
Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson
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Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

It won't be easy to stop Jessie Diggins in the Tour de Ski. The American has started the tour with two straight wins in Toblach
Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won
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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
Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"
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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
Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"
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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
Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?
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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
Risk of World Championship Nightmare: "High Chaparral Weather"
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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
Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"
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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
The Quartet That's Ready for the World Championship
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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 Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"
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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
Only Two Female Skiers in Davos – Sundling Drops Out
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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
Dahlqvist not ready to compete – skips Davos
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Dahlqvist not ready to compete – skips Davos

The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos
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The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

A cold stopped Linn Svahn in Lillehammer. Her replacement Moa Lundgren also fell ill
Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer
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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
The Star Skips Davos: "The Plan All Along"
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The Star Skips Davos: "The Plan All Along"

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium
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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
Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"
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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
Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"
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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
Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"
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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
Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"
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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
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