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Therese Johaug Ends Skiing Career, Skips 2026 Olympics

Therese Johaug, 36, is ending her cross-country skiing career once and for all. The Norwegian cross-country star announces that she will not be aiming for the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina next year.

Therese Johaug Ends Skiing Career, Skips 2026 Olympics

Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old.

Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old.

Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Linn Svahn Opens Up About Recovery After Concussion and Neck Injury

Linn Svahn missed the Ski World Championship and the rest of the season because of a concussion. Now the 25-year-old tells about the tough time after the crash.

Linn Svahn Opens Up About Recovery After Concussion and Neck Injury

Frida Karlsson Speaks Out on Stalking Case Impacting Women

A man in his 60s was convicted of harassing Frida Karlsson speaks out for the first time about the legal process. It is primarily women who are exposed and it is also for them that I am doing this now, says Karlsson.

Frida Karlsson Speaks Out on Stalking Case Impacting Women

Prosecutor Appeals Verdict in Frida Karlsson Stalking Case

The prosecutor Christina Edlund Nilsson appeals the verdict against the man who stalked the skiing star Frida Karlsson. "The conditional sentence for the defendant is a too mild punishment", writes the prosecutor in her appeal according to SVT Västernorrland.

Prosecutor Appeals Verdict in Frida Karlsson Stalking Case

Linn Svahn Still Recovering from Concussion, Not in Full Training

It is over two months since Linn Svahn crashed ahead of the World Championship and suffered a concussion. The star is still not in full swing.

Linn Svahn Still Recovering from Concussion, Not in Full Training

Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

With the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina as the season's major goals, the national cross-country team is sharpening its operations. The World Championship gold team on the women's side remains intact – with the former Olympic gold medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter as a replacement for the dismissed coach Andreas Domeij.

Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

Harassment Verdict Brings Relief for Ski Star Frida Karlsson

The man who harassed ski star Frida Karlsson was sentenced to probation and 40,000 in damages. A welcome message, says Sven-Erik Alhem, chairman of the Crime Victim Support Association – who emphasizes the importance of convictions when public figures are harassed.

Harassment Verdict Brings Relief for Ski Star Frida Karlsson

Man Sentenced to Probation for Stalking Skier Frida Karlsson

The 64-year-old man harassed Frida Karlsson for nearly a year and a half. Now he is sentenced to probation and is to pay 40,000 kronor in damages to the skiing star.

Man Sentenced to Probation for Stalking Skier Frida Karlsson

Prosecutor Seeks Jail Time for Frida Karlsson's Alleged Stalker

The skiing star Frida Karlsson was allegedly stalked by the 64-year-old for nearly a year and a half. When the accused man was outside her home, she became scared.

Prosecutor Seeks Jail Time for Frida Karlsson's Alleged Stalker

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Stalking Skier Frida Karlsson

When ski star Frida Karlsson stands at the starting line for the charity race, a man calls out to her. She immediately recognizes the voice – and soon he is running beside her.

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Stalking Skier Frida Karlsson

Therese Johaug Ends Career with Dominant 50km Victory in Lahti

Therese Johaug got her perfect ending when she on Sunday put a period to her career for the second time. But the Norwegian cross-country skiing star, who won the 50km race in Lahti with over a minute's margin, has changed her mind before.

Therese Johaug Ends Career with Dominant 50km Victory in Lahti

Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

Therese Johaug will not get a chance for revenge against Frida Karlsson. The Swedish World Champion will skip Sunday's 50km race in the World Cup in Lahtis.

Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

The ski star Therese Johaug did her last competition in her career last weekend with the 30km race in Holmenkollen – everyone thought. Now she is part of the team for this week's World Championship competition in Lahtis, announces the Norwegian cross-country national team in a press release.

Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

Sent 200 offensive texts to Frida Karlsson

A 65-year-old man is being prosecuted for unlawful harassment of cross-country skier Frida Karlsson, reports [P4 Västernorrland](https://www. sverigesradio.

Sent 200 offensive texts to Frida Karlsson

Andersson Disqualified: "I'm Damned"

The ski star Ebba Andersson finished third in the 20 kilometer classical style in the World Championship in Holmenkollen, but after the race came the message that the Swede was disqualified. I'm bloody angry, says Ebba Andersson.

Andersson Disqualified: "I'm Damned"

Johaug opens up to continue – for another week

On Sunday, Therese Johaug will end her elite career for the second time in her life. Or is she opening up for a continuation? I have to get revenge for Trondheim, says the Norwegian cross-country star.

Johaug opens up to continue – for another week

Sundling Ill - Misses World Cup Weekend

Jonna Sundling will miss this weekend's World Cup competitions in Holmenkollen. The triple World Championship gold medalist has fallen ill.

Sundling Ill - Misses World Cup Weekend

No Frida Karlsson in Holmenkollen

The effort from 50 kilometers cross-country skiing in slushy snow is not something you can joke about. The World Championship gold medalist on the distance, Frida Karlsson, is therefore opting out of this weekend's World Cup competitions in Oslo.

No Frida Karlsson in Holmenkollen

The consolation in Johaug's World Championship darkness: "My greatest gold"

Therese Johaug's comeback was not what she had dreamed of. But a missed World Championship gold is after all just a missed World Championship gold, says the Norwegian skiing icon.

The consolation in Johaug's World Championship darkness: "My greatest gold"

Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim can be summed up as a Swedish giant success with a total of eleven medals. And now this year's championship is being compared to the medal rain in Planica two years ago.

Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

"Really Angry and Disappointed"

It didn't become the ending of the World Championship that Ebba Andersson had hoped for. She fell after having tangled up with the gold winner Frida Karlsson and lost the chance to fight for the medals.

"Really Angry and Disappointed"

Mother Karlsson: "Worse than when she was born"

It was not just Frida Karlsson who was tired after the World Championship gold on the historic five-mile race. Even her mother, Mia Karlsson, had been close to lactic acid.

Mother Karlsson: "Worse than when she was born"