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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand
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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand

The capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers
Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected
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Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected

Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February
Tough day for the blue-yellow Olympic skiers in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
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Tough day for the blue-yellow Olympic skiers in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

With just over a month left until the Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the blue and yellow stars were still chasing their slalom form. The Swedes were well on their way to the podium in Kranjska Gora
Swiss winner calls Crans-Montana New Year's fire tragic
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Swiss winner calls Crans-Montana New Year's fire tragic

Olympic hopeful Sara Hector is sick - and missed out on a third consecutive podium finish in the giant slalom in Kranjska Gora. Swiss Camille Rast won the World Cup race, and paid tribute to the victims of the fire tragedy in her hometown
Chaos in Semmering - half the starting field crashed out in the first run
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Chaos in Semmering - half the starting field crashed out in the first run

It was a tough race in Semmering. A record number - half the starting field - crashed out in the first run of Sunday's slalom
Olympic captain Öhlund: It was really cool
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Olympic captain Öhlund: It was really cool

The breakthrough in the Alpine World Cup last season was surprisingly strong. Cornelia Öhlund was surprised herself
Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season
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Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season

Sara Hector crashed out in the first run of Saturday's giant slalom. A day later: The alpine star made a resounding announcement with months to go until the Olympics
New crush of Shiffrin – Swenn Larsson fifth
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New crush of Shiffrin – Swenn Larsson fifth

Mikaela Shiffrin shows her class during the Olympic season. The superstar took her third straight slalom victory when she won the World Cup competition at home in the United States in superior style
Shiffrin won again – Hector eight
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Shiffrin won again – Hector eight

Mikaela Shiffrin took her second straight slalom victory this season. The American won by a full 1
Shiffrin back – completely superior in Levi
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Shiffrin back – completely superior in Levi

Superstar Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season in the best way possible. The American is back in earnest after her nasty injury and won by a landslide in Levi, Finland
Alpine star: "A coach was a bit strange"
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Alpine star: "A coach was a bit strange"

The federation's tight finances meant that she had to finance her own pre-season investment last fall. For Estelle Alphand, it turned out to be a win – which hopefully carries all the way to the Olympics in Cortina
Alpine World Cup Begins on Melting Sölden Glacier: "Sad"
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Alpine World Cup Begins on Melting Sölden Glacier: "Sad"

During the weekend, the alpine World Championship starts – on glacier snow in Sölden. The Swedish Olympic Games champion Sara Hector has seen how quickly the snow supply decreases and glaciers melt away
World Cup Skiing Kicks Off This Weekend in Sölden
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World Cup Skiing Kicks Off This Weekend in Sölden

The season culminates with the Olympic Games in Cortina in February. Already this weekend, a first message will come about how the Swedish alpine skiers stand in the competition
Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges
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Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges

Last season, there was a storm surrounding the alpine national team. Now, the squad for the upcoming Olympic Games season has been unveiled, and as expected, the stars Anna Swenn Larsson and Sara Hector take their places
Alpine Skier Estelle Alphand Injures Thumb in Beach Game Accident
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Alpine Skier Estelle Alphand Injures Thumb in Beach Game Accident

Sara Hector Claims Bronze in World Championship Giant Slalom Final
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Sara Hector Claims Bronze in World Championship Giant Slalom Final

Sara Hector finished third in the giant slalom in the World Championship final in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Hector's collapse: Missed top ten
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Hector's collapse: Missed top ten

Sara Hector had a good position after the first run in the giant slalom competition in Sestriere. But in the second run, it didn't go nearly as well
Downhill Skier in Crash – Flown Away by Helicopter
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Downhill Skier in Crash – Flown Away by Helicopter

The French alpine star Nils Alphand crashed during downhill training ahead of Saturday's World Cup competition in Swiss Crans Montana and was taken to hospital by helicopter. "Nils will be kept under observation", says the French Ski Federation
Jakobsen's fury - snapped both his poles
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Jakobsen's fury - snapped both his poles

Kristoffer Jakobsen's hunt for a medal in the Alpine World Championship was over after 13 seconds. Then he straddled a gate
Hector's World Championship disappointment: "Doesn't help to dig a hole"
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Hector's World Championship disappointment: "Doesn't help to dig a hole"

The Swede Sara Hector was one of the gold candidates in the World Championship giant slalom, but didn't make it in Saalbach. The reigning Olympic champion finished sixth
Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"
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Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"

Olympic Games gold and several victories in the World Cup, but in the World Championship, it has been as if cursed in the pursuit of the absolute perfect score. Sara Hector gets a new chance when the giant slalom is decided in Saalbach
Alpine superstar changed her mind – gold worth
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Alpine superstar changed her mind – gold worth

Mikaela Shiffrin thought about skipping the new alpine innovation, the team combination. Lucky for her that she changed her mind
Swedish success – medal directly at the World Championship
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Swedish success – medal directly at the World Championship

Sweden got a dream start at the Alpine World Championship in Saalbach. It became a bronze in the team competition in parallel giant slalom after the reigning world champion USA was defeated
Medal chances increase – new father is in
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Medal chances increase – new father is in

Sweden's medal chances on the first day of the World Championship in alpine skiing increase significantly. Kristoffer Jakobsen will participate in Tuesday's team competition despite having just become a father
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