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Ebba Andersson Triumphs with Double Wins in Ski Classics Finale

The skiing star Ebba Andersson's guest appearance in the long-distance cup at the weekend was a success with double victories. Afterwards, she praised the overall winner Anniken Gjerde Alnäs, who was hit by a car last summer.

Ebba Andersson Triumphs with Double Wins in Ski Classics Finale

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

Stina Nilsson is on fire – and took her third straight win in the Ski Classics long-distance cup after a dominant performance in Marcialonga Bodø. I've really found my rhythm now, she says to SVT.

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

Stina Nilsson Triumphs in Vasaloppet and Birkebeinerrennet

Victory in Vasaloppet and victory in Birkebeinerrennet. Stina Nilsson is making a success in the long-distance cup.

Stina Nilsson Triumphs in Vasaloppet and Birkebeinerrennet

New success for Stina Nilsson: "A fantastic day"

Vasalopp winner Stina Nilsson's success in the long-distance cup continues. The Swede won the Birkebeinerrennet in Norway in superior style after having pulled away over a mile before the finish.

New success for Stina Nilsson: "A fantastic day"

Alvar Myhlback: 'Have they learned anything?'

Alvar Myhlback, 18, has not let go of the Junior World Championship disappointment. It was yet another thing that contributed to the season not turning out as I wanted.

Alvar Myhlback: 'Have they learned anything?'

The Success: Sprinted Home the Women's Vasaloppet

It was a thrilling conclusion to Tjejvasan 2025. When it all came down to the wire, a group of six skiers had positioned themselves to sprint for the win.

The Success: Sprinted Home the Women's Vasaloppet

Fleten and Persson winners – Novak disqualified

Emil Persson or Max Novak? The duel in the tempo race in the long-distance cup was won by Persson. It was the 29-year-old's first victory in the cup this season.

Fleten and Persson winners – Novak disqualified

Fleten wins again – Jenny Larsson third

Emil Persson or Max Novak? The duel in the tempo race in the long-distance cup was won by Persson. It was the 29-year-old's first victory in the cup this season.

Fleten wins again – Jenny Larsson third

Rather Not Win the Last Race Before the Vasaloppet

Max Novak won the long-distance race in Orsa Grönklitt over 61 kilometers. A bad omen before Vasaloppet in two weeks? > One would probably rather not win the last race before "Vasan".

Rather Not Win the Last Race Before the Vasaloppet

The Swede close to victory – lost sprint duel

The Swede Jenny Larsson challenged Anikken Gjerde Alnæs for the victory in the Jizerska long-distance race in the Czech Republic in the Ski Classics long-distance cup, but the Norwegian won the sprint duel on the final stretch. I'm a fairly disappointed second, says Larsson.

The Swede close to victory – lost sprint duel

Novak unhappy with second place – Myhlback never started

The Swede Max Novak failed to overtake the Norwegian Andreas Nygård on the final stretch in the classic long-distance race Marcialonga in Italy. "Today I lost a first place," says Novak to SVT after his second place.

Novak unhappy with second place – Myhlback never started

Pathetic Swedish Day - Norway Took All the Podium Spots

Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway. Six podium places out of six possible went to Norwegian skiers when the long-distance ski cup was decided in Switzerland on Saturday.

Pathetic Swedish Day - Norway Took All the Podium Spots

Swedish Success in Italy – Double Podium

The Norwegian Emilie Fleten was unbeatable for the Swedish duo. But Stina Nilsson and Jenny Larsson ensured that the tempo race in Italy became a blue-yellow success.

Swedish Success in Italy – Double Podium

Stina Nilsson on the podium directly: "Extremely pleased"

Stina Nilsson has presented herself in the long-distance cup. The 31-year-old struck with a third place in the season's first "real" competition.

Stina Nilsson on the podium directly: "Extremely pleased"

"Fears Stina Nilsson: 'Very strong girl'"

The venture into biathlon did not become a success. Now Stina Nilsson is back as a cross-country skier – and the expectations are high for her ahead of her debut in Ski Classics.

"Fears Stina Nilsson: 'Very strong girl'"