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Norwegian star breaks tour – has fallen ill

Norwegian star skier and reigning champion Harald Østberg Amundsen is breaking off the Tour de Ski ahead of the decisive weekend. "He unfortunately woke up today with a sore throat and is on his way home", says national team doctor Ove Feragen, according to the news agency NTB.

Norwegian star breaks tour – has fallen ill

Norwegian star breaks tour - has fallen ill

Norwegian star skier and reigning champion Harald Østberg Amundsen is breaking off the Tour de Ski ahead of the decisive weekend. "He unfortunately woke up today with a sore throat and is on his way home", says national team doctor Ove Feragen, according to the news agency NTB.

Norwegian star breaks tour - has fallen ill

Anger on the podium in Tour de Ski: "Completely crazy"

Edvin Anger pulled off a major upset in the Tour de Ski when he came second in the pursuit race and is now second overall in the tour. This was the best way to start 2025, says the Swede.

Anger on the podium in Tour de Ski: "Completely crazy"

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

The Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind won the third stage of the Tour de Ski – ahead of the comebacking compatriot Therese Johaug. Moa Ilar became the best Swedish on an eighth place during an otherwise bleak blue-yellow New Year's Eve.

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

Anger pleased with fifth place overall: "Still a long way to go"

Edvin Anger continues to show his skills in the Tour de Ski. The 22-year-old was more than a minute slower than the Norwegian stage winner Harald Østberg Amundsen, but is fifth overall in the tour.

Anger pleased with fifth place overall: "Still a long way to go"

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The Norwegian skiing giant Therese Johaug is back – and on the hunt for her fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. Can title defender Jessie Diggins or Swedish hope Ebba Andersson challenge her? Here is everything you need to know about the tour.

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

Therese Johaug is doing the Tour de Ski after all. The Norwegian cross-country star had previously written off the tour, which she has won three times before.

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

Halfvarsson dropped out: "Skiing with half a body"

Already during the warm-up, he felt that something was wrong. Nevertheless, Calle Halfvarsson went out on the skiathlon in Lillehammer – and was forced to break off early.

Halfvarsson dropped out: "Skiing with half a body"

Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"

Norwegian Championships in skiing. Or the World Cup, as it is also called.

Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"

Poromaa received unexpected help: "Never experienced it before"

William Poromaa got unexpected drafting help on the track. A hare appeared in front of him.

Poromaa received unexpected help: "Never experienced it before"

Burman's odd warm-up: "Must have been a troll"

Jens Burman became the best Swedish athlete in the World Championship premiere in Ruka – after an odd warm-up. I felt strange and very slow all of a sudden, says the skiing star after finishing seventh.

Burman's odd warm-up: "Must have been a troll"