Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment FAQ

Cover image for Gustav Kvarnbrink

Gustav Kvarnbrink

Calle Halfvarsson withdraws from the mass start

Calle Halfvarsson has problems with his back and refrains from today's mass start as a precautionary measure ahead of the World Championship, the national ski team announces. Gustav Kvarnbrink replaces him in the national team and Rikard Vestin is called up to the national team.

Calle Halfvarsson withdraws from the mass start

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

Now William Poromaa knows how it feels to win in the World Cup. The 24-year-old sprinted past Iivo Niskanen for his first individual career victory.

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Overload injury in the foot stopped her from the Tour de Ski. Now Frida Karlsson is ready for the World Cup again.

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

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