Skistad defeats Swedes in Tour de Ski opening freestyle sprint
Kristine Stavås Skistad started the Tour de Ski with a victory, winning the opening freestyle sprint in Dobbiaco. Maja Dahlqvist finished third.
SportsKristine Stavås Skistad started the Tour de Ski with a victory, winning the opening freestyle sprint in Dobbiaco. Maja Dahlqvist finished third.
SportsA big exclamation point on the women's side was Johanna Hagström. A lone source of joy among the men was Edvin Anger. It was a mixed bag of blue and yellow - and several shooting stars - when the Tour de Ski began on Sunday morning.
SportsThe progress of the Swedish women's cross-country skiers is making them big stars. That's why it feels important to realize what that means. Moa Ilar says she understands that she is someone's idol and that it's important to cherish, ahead of the Tour de Ski.
SportsThere will be no Tour de Ski for Linn Svahn. The Swedish cross-country star has been forced to withdraw from the race due to a foot injury.
SportsOnly 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.
SportsThirteen candidates have become eight. Last year's winner Truls Möregårdh, ski queen Jonna Sundling and the successful team Mjällby are some who are still in the fight for the Jerring Prize.
FootballAlvar Myhlback already had a free spot for the Tour de Ski. The question was whether the 19-year-old would accept it. He did. However, Jonna Sundling is in charge of the tour.
SportsShooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000. "I don't think I'm good enough," he says.
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