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World Championship team ready - "Prepared for enormous pressure"

Both William Poromaa and Ebba Andersson finished the National Championship with a form announcement. But the routine can be at least as important in the World Championship team to Trondheim.

World Championship team ready - "Prepared for enormous pressure"

Anger just outside the podium in Cogne

Edvin Anger continues to show fine form even in distance events ahead of the World Championship. The 22-year-old finished fourth in the 10-kilometer freestyle and just missed the podium.

Anger just outside the podium in Cogne

Dahlqvist's longing: "Win or die"

Finally, Maja Dahlqvist. The victory in the classic sprint in Italian Cogne was the Swedish cross-country star's first individual World Championship cup victory in over three years.

Dahlqvist's longing: "Win or die"

Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying

One day: an impressive podium finish. Next: fiasco.

Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying

The Swedish streak broken: "What a hassle it was"

Sweden's ladies are usually impossible to defeat in the sprint relay in the cross-country skiing World Championship. Now the streak is broken.

The Swedish streak broken: "What a hassle it was"

Anger prioritizes safety: "A bit on the safe side"

There will be no Edvin Anger on the starting line in Friday's team sprint in Italian Cogne. .

Anger prioritizes safety: "A bit on the safe side"

The Joyful News: World Stars Compete in the National Championship

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim is approaching, but before that, the Swedish Championship will be decided in Borås. A championship that appears not to lack star power.

The Joyful News: World Stars Compete in the National Championship

Anger: "The worst I've skied on in my entire life"

After the fiasco in the mass start over 20 kilometers in Switzerland, the Swedish men sharpened their skis. And thoroughly.

Anger: "The worst I've skied on in my entire life"

Anger pressured Klæbo: "It's close"

Can ski star Edvin Anger challenge the world's best sprinter Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in the World Championship? The Swede is at least approaching the Norwegian. With a bit more energetic legs, I could have matched him, says the 22-year-old after the second place in Switzerland.

Anger pressured Klæbo: "It's close"

Sundling Dominant in Sprint Qualification – Anger Third

The ski star Jonna Sundling was superior in the sprint qualification, free style, in Swiss Engadin. The Swede crossed the finish line as number one – a whole 4.

Sundling Dominant in Sprint Qualification – Anger Third

After Super Legs – Sweden Won the Relay

Sweden's top team could take a crushing victory in Friday's mixed relay. Edvin Anger showed that top form is holding up and delivered a dominant third leg.

After Super Legs – Sweden Won the Relay

"He doesn't care, then it'll be like this"

Alvar Myhlback, 18, is dropped from the World Championship after skipping the selection competitions. A-national team stars Edvin Anger and Maja Dahlqvist are behind the federation's decision.

"He doesn't care, then it'll be like this"

Stars skip the World Cup

Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson and William Poromaa are all skipping the World Cup competition in Swiss Engadin this weekend. The trio, who achieved success last weekend, are already entering World Championship preparations.

Stars skip the World Cup

Norwegian star back in the World Cup

The Norwegian star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is making a comeback in the World Championship in this weekend's competitions in Swiss Engadin. On the other hand, Therese Johaug is opting out.

Norwegian star back in the World Cup

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

Now William Poromaa knows how it feels to win in the World Cup. The 24-year-old sprinted past Iivo Niskanen for his first individual career victory.

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

Anger's first victory - now he wants to challenge Klæbo

Sweden's ski sprinters have been waiting for a World Cup victory for over four years. Edvin Anger fixed the beef.

Anger's first victory - now he wants to challenge Klæbo

Hagström fastest in the prologue

Johanna Hagström is back in World Cup contexts after a brief pause during the Tour de Ski. And she's back with a bang.

Hagström fastest in the prologue

Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Norway's men dominate all opposition in the World Championship in cross-country skiing. Even when barely any of them show up at the start.

Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Overload injury in the foot stopped her from the Tour de Ski. Now Frida Karlsson is ready for the World Cup again.

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Klæbo historic – Anger ninth: "Good but sour"

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has now equaled Dario Cologna's record with four victories in the Tour de Ski. Edvin Anger became the best Swedish skier on ninth place.

Klæbo historic – Anger ninth: "Good but sour"

Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won Saturday's skiathlon and is storming towards his fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. William Poromaa was the best Swedish skier, finishing 18th.

Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

The pole break cost - a minute behind in total

The Swedish jumper Edvin Anger broke the pole already at the start and was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the World Cup sprint in Tour de Ski. This means he loses time in the total.

The pole break cost - a minute behind in total

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.

After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

The New Star Can Break the Nightmare Streak: "Revenge"

Edvin Anger has so far cleared all obstacles in the Tour de Ski and is second in the total. But the toughest test remains – the final stage up the Alpe Cermis ski slope.

The New Star Can Break the Nightmare Streak: "Revenge"