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Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

Therese Johaug is back as a winner in the cross-country skiing World Championship. The comebacking Norwegian took home 10 kilometers freestyle in Lillehammer.

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

After the Premiere Success - Junior World Champion Gets a Chance

After the Swedish premiere success in Ruka, the World Championship in skiing continues in Lillehammer. Then, two Swedish Junior World Championship winners from last season get the chance – Evelina Crüsell and Alvar Myhlback.

After the Premiere Success - Junior World Champion Gets a Chance

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

It looked for a long time like it was about two Norwegians. Then Jonna Sundling and Jessie Diggins took over – before the American won against the Swede after a sprint finish.

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

Frida Karlsson is skipping the 20 km freestyle event. Instead, she will help to develop perfect skis for the Swedish skiers.

Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

Hagström's tears of joy after the success: "So touched"

Sweden usually wins the women's sprint in Ruka. Now Johanna Hagström knows how it feels too.

Hagström's tears of joy after the success: "So touched"

Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out

It was a success for the Swedish team in the qualifying round for the season's first World Cup sprint, in Finnish Ruka. Ten out of twelve blue-yellow skiers qualified for the quarterfinals – but Emma Ribom was later forced to withdraw.

Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out

Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

Two season premieres in a row, Emma Ribom has won the sprint in Ruka. Now she hopes for a third in a row.

Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

The Sunny Preparations Behind the Success: "Strong Body"

One moment Tenerife warmth. The next moment Ruka cold.

The Sunny Preparations Behind the Success: "Strong Body"

Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

"Not a single surprise", "Today's joy topic". National team colleagues and competitors quickly lined up to praise Frida Karlsson.

Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

Therese Johaug reached the podium in her comeback, but the battle for victory was absent. A completely superior Frida Karlsson crushed all opposition and won the classic mile 46.

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

I believe we'll see the old great Johaug

What level will Therese Johaug reach in her comeback? The question divides the Swedish cross-country skiers ahead of the World Cup premiere. I don't think she'll be as superior as before she quit, says Maja Dahlqvist.

I believe we'll see the old great Johaug

Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede

Therese Johaug believes in Ebba Andersson. And Andersson believes in Johaug.

Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Last year, cross-country skier Moa Ilar took her first World Championship victory when she was the fastest in the 20 km mass start in Ruka. But when this year's World Cup season kicks off at the same venue, Ilar will be watching from the sidelines.

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

William Poromaa and Calle Halfvarsson are included in the team for the World Cup premiere. Thus, the cross-country skiing national team travels to Ruka with all its stars.

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling.

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

Andersson's performance - won big again

Superior on 10 km classic. Even more superior on 10 km freestyle.

Andersson's performance - won big again

The Star Dominated - Won Big in Bruksvallarna

A half second behind the lead after 5 km. Then the second half of the 10 km classical was all about Ebba Andersson.

The Star Dominated - Won Big in Bruksvallarna

Confirmed: Frida Karlsson Competes in the Swedish Premiere

Now it's completely clear: Frida Karlsson will participate in the Swedish premiere in Bruksvallarna. > It feels really fun to be here.

Confirmed: Frida Karlsson Competes in the Swedish Premiere

Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the distance premiere

How will it go for Frida Karlsson? Can any talent surprise? What are the Norwegians doing? It's time for the cross-country skiers' Swedish premiere in Bruksvallarna – here's everything you need to know beforehand. .

Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the distance premiere

Karlsson's joyful message: "Exceeding expectations"

Frida Karlsson's rehab has gone better than expected. The ski star is in Bruksvallarna where the Sweden premiere takes place this weekend and is hopeful about a start.

Karlsson's joyful message: "Exceeding expectations"

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Sweden has never won the total World Championship in cross-country skiing on the women's side. Now the blue-yellow stars are directing criticism at the setup.

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Karlsson will likely miss the premiere: "It'll be tough"

Don't count on Frida Karlsson in the World Championship premiere, says Sweden's national team manager Anders Byström. The feeling when you hear her is that it's going to be tough, he says about the Swedish cross-country star.

Karlsson will likely miss the premiere: "It'll be tough"

Frida Karlsson's setback: "Hard to feel pain"

Only a month before the World Cup start, star Frida Karlsson is forced to rest from ski training. An injury to her left foot puts a stop to the 25-year-old, who is self-critical: I have a hard time feeling pain and when I do, it's often too late, she says.

Frida Karlsson's setback: "Hard to feel pain"

Linn Svahn: "The World Championship is just a ski competition"

With the best season of her career in the bag, a winter with the World Championship as the big goal is now awaiting. Then says cross-country star Linn Svahn: The World Championship is just a crap competition.

Linn Svahn: "The World Championship is just a ski competition"