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List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

There is something special about relays – not least when the gold goes to Sweden. Here are five other classic blue-yellow triumphs on the ski tracks.
List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Jonna Sundling delivered an incredible final stretch when she caught up 37. 2 seconds on Norway, and won the relay gold for the Swedish team.
We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

It was set for a Norwegian relay gold. Then Jonna Sundling stepped into action – and delivered a finish that will go down in skiing history.
Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

Klæbo makes history – Northug's World Championship record broken

14 World Championship golds. Now Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has surpassed Petter Northug – and is the most World Championship gold medalist on the men's side ever.
Klæbo makes history – Northug's World Championship record broken

Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Ebba Andersson's time as an underdog is over. Her second consecutive World Championship gold in Trondheim – where she once again beat Therese Johaug in a second-place struggle – is more than she ever dared to dream of.
Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Klæbo's Golden Streak: On the Verge of Breaking Northug's Record

Three gold medals out of three possible. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, 28, dominates the World Championship in cross-country skiing on home ground – and is close to breaking Northug's gold record.
Klæbo's Golden Streak: On the Verge of Breaking Northug's Record

Gunde Svan crosses the finish line – after twelve hours

With the help of headlamps, Gunde Svan and his celebrity teammates finally reached the finish line in Mora after spending over twelve hours on the Vasaloppet trails. .
Gunde Svan crosses the finish line – after twelve hours

Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

Jonna Sundling has just taken her fifth World Championship gold. Now she only has two left to catch up with Gunde Svan.
Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"

Today, the Ski World Championship starts. With two of the championship's highlights right away.
Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"

The Legends' Advice: "Only Edvin Can Decide"

Ski kings Gunde Svan and Thomas Wassberg praise World Championship hope Edvin Anger ahead of the World Championship and give him good advice: Think long-term and don't rush. That mistake I made, says Svan.
The Legends' Advice: "Only Edvin Can Decide"

Gunde Svan's son competes in "Let's Dance"

He usually competes in timber sports. But now Ferry Svan will follow in dad Gunde's footsteps and dance in "Let's dance".
Gunde Svan's son competes in "Let's Dance"

"A Copy-Paste of What Happened to Gunde Svan"

Skiing talent Alvar Myhlback, 18, is going his own way and was not selected for the Junior World Championship. The snub is upsetting Keith Karlsson, who has been an agent for several sports stars who have succeeded thanks to their own paths to success: The fact that Alvar Myhlback is not listening to the association is a sign of freshness, says Karlsson.
"A Copy-Paste of What Happened to Gunde Svan"

The Legend in Tears When He Received the Honorary Award

The skiing legend Gunde Svan received the Swedish Sports Academy's honorary award. Then he broke down in tears.
The Legend in Tears When He Received the Honorary Award

After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Armand Duplantis was awarded twice at the Sports Gala. The pole vault star took home both the Male Athlete of the Year and the Performance of the Year, after having had a fantastic 2024 behind him.
After the success year – Duplantis doubly awarded

Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner

The volleyball player Isabelle Haak is the recipient of this year's Victoria Prize. It meant an intense day with ceremonies, far from her normal sports routine.
Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner
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