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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"

Frida Karlsson: "Johaug has been the benchmark"

In just under three years, distance star Frida Karlsson may be ending her career – at just 27 years old. Before that, she wants to defeat a comebacking Therese Johaug – on Norwegian World Championship ground.

Frida Karlsson: "Johaug has been the benchmark"

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

Russian cross-country skiers should still be banned from the World Cup and championships, believes Swedish star Frida Karlsson. At the same time, she wonders how the skiers in Russia are doing.

Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

The Stars' Challenge: A New Waxing Organization Again

The Swedish cross-country skiing team's waxing organisation is being revamped again. The lack of continuity creates problems for several star skiers.

The Stars' Challenge: A New Waxing Organization Again

Karlsson injured – skips camp and competition

The Swedish skiing star Frida Karlsson will not be joining the national team's camp in Trondheim, Norway. She will not be participating in the competitions during Toppidrettsveka either.

Karlsson injured – skips camp and competition

Johaug makes a comeback – aiming for the World Championship 2025

Therese Johaug is back. The Norwegian skiing legend is making a comeback and is aiming for the World Championship in Trondheim 2025.

Johaug makes a comeback – aiming for the World Championship 2025