Sunday's World Cup race, a 10-kilometer classic in Oberhof, was the last chance in the hunt for an Olympic ticket. Then Calle Halfvarsson silenced the doubters, had a great race, and finished sixth. "I don't know how I managed to put this together," Halfvarsson said.
SportsJohannes Høsflot Klæbo usually plays his way to the final. Not in Davos. The Norwegian ski star sensationally exited in the quarterfinals.
SportsHe actually focuses on long races, but now showed his class on significantly shorter distances. Skiing talent Alvar Myhlback was the best of the Swedish sprinters during the World Cup premiere in Ruka. Exceeded my expectations, says the 19-year-old after his semifinal place.
SportsDo the Swedish national team skiers compete too little? Norwegian cross-country star Harald Östberg Amundsen thinks so and calls them "cowards". Yes, we have received a lot of criticism in the media about it. And I'm a bit torn, says national team skier Emma Ribom.
SportsTherese Johaug has been formally selected for the Norwegian cross-country skiing national team ahead of next season, the association announces in a press release.
SportsTruls Gisselman will not forget his World Championship debut. It contained everything: joy, despair – and in the end a bronze medal. I'm incredibly proud, says the 23-year-old after the men's relay in Trondheim.
SportsSweden's cross-country skiers took bronze in the World Championship relay in Trondheim – after Edvin Anger lost the sprint for silver against Switzerland. The Norwegians were completely superior and decided the gold battle early.
SportsVeteran Calle Halfvarsson's ski World Championship in Trondheim is over. Halfvarsson was selected to compete in Wednesday's sprint relay, but was forced to withdraw in the morning due to cold symptoms. Now it is clear that he is heading home.
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