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Swedish double victory in Jessie Diggins' last race
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Swedish double victory in Jessie Diggins' last race

Jonna Sundling and Linn Svahn secured a Swedish double victory when the World Cup concluded in Lake Placid in the United States. Meanwhile, home skier Jessie Diggins fell in the final race of her career
Double Swedish on the podium in the USA: Crazy fun
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Double Swedish on the podium in the USA: Crazy fun

It was a successful Swedish start to the World Cup final in Lake Placid, USA. Linn Svahn won the 10-kilometer classic after a thrilling finish
After the fever - Weng beat Karlsson in sprint drama
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After the fever - Weng beat Karlsson in sprint drama

Frida Karlsson had the upper hand - but was beaten in the run-up to the World Cup skiathlon in Falun. The Swedish ski star came third
Criticism of the Olympic race: I would prefer 30 kilometres
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Criticism of the Olympic race: I would prefer 30 kilometres

Ebba Andersson won gold in the first-ever Olympic women's 5-mile race. Now voices are being raised that it should have been the last one too
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo to compete in Falun
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Johannes Høsflot Klæbo to compete in Falun

Norwegian Olympic champion Johannes Høsflot Klæbo will compete in this weekend's World Cup cross-country skiing competitions in Falun, the Norwegian cross-country team announced.
Ebba Andersson receives her Olympic gold medal at closing ceremony in Verona
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Ebba Andersson receives her Olympic gold medal at closing ceremony in Verona

Ebba Andersson stepped onto the podium and finally received her Olympic gold medal during the closing ceremony in Verona.
Guld-Ebba Ebba Andersson: It's been difficult to control emotions
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Guld-Ebba Ebba Andersson: It's been difficult to control emotions

Ebba Andersson won gold at the 2026 Olympics in a race dubbed "duga". Even the Crown Princess couldn't hold back her tears when the 28-year-old avenged last week's relay debacle
After the Olympic nightmare, Sweden's Ebba Andersson said there was crisis and panic
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After the Olympic nightmare, Sweden's Ebba Andersson said there was crisis and panic

Sweden's women's cross-country ski team was set to take home a fourth Olympic gold medal in Val di Fiemme. But Ebba Andersson's two flips - one a forward flip in which her ski broke - ended hopes of gold and instead she won silver
Olympic guide: Will Frida Karlsson repeat her skiathlon success?
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Olympic guide: Will Frida Karlsson repeat her skiathlon success?

Frida Karlsson was completely dominant in the skiathlon. Ebba Andersson finished a strong second
Powerful Swedish result can take tenth straight gold
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Powerful Swedish result can take tenth straight gold

A number that captures the superiority of Sweden's women's cross-country skiers: Nine. That's how many blue-and-yellow championship gold medals there have been in a row
Olympic guide: Will Frida Karlsson repeat her success?
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Olympic guide: Will Frida Karlsson repeat her success?

Frida Karlsson was completely dominant in the skiathlon. Ebba Andersson was an impressive second
Frida Karlsson's Olympic gold medal not sunk in yet
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Frida Karlsson's Olympic gold medal not sunk in yet

A superb Olympic gold medal for Frida Karlsson. An Olympic silver medal for Ebba Andersson
Sundling: I get pissed off when I think about it ahead of Olympic skiathlon
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Sundling: I get pissed off when I think about it ahead of Olympic skiathlon

All Olympic gold medals are special. But some would mean more than others
Disappointed Ilar sees the climb in Tour de Ski: It's sour
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Disappointed Ilar sees the climb in Tour de Ski: It's sour

Third overall before the climb - eighth when it was all over. Swede Moa Ilar saw the deciding factor in the Tour de Ski
Lotta Udnes Weng withdraws from this year's Tour de Ski due to illness
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Lotta Udnes Weng withdraws from this year's Tour de Ski due to illness

Lotta Udnes Weng is forced to withdraw from this year's Tour de Ski due to illness, according to the Norwegian Ski Association.
Andersson on the podium in a dramatic race
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Andersson on the podium in a dramatic race

Ebba Andersson took the first podium of the season when she came third in the dramatic women's skiathlon at the World Cup in Trondheim. It feels great - then at least you've managed to check it off for the season, Andersson tells Viaplay
Sundling sprinted to victory in Ruka
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Sundling sprinted to victory in Ruka

Frida Karlsson did everything she could to beat the competition. But it was a sprint – and then everything was set for Jonna Sundling
Karlsson's taunt to rival after success: "Working hard"
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Karlsson's taunt to rival after success: "Working hard"

Frida Karlsson won the World Cup premiere in Ruka, Finland. Norwegian Heidi Weng came second and ruined the possibility of an all-Swedish trio on the podium
Super race by Frida Karlsson – Weng was defeated
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Super race by Frida Karlsson – Weng was defeated

Frida Karlsson did the same as last year. In the World Cup premiere in Ruka, the Swedish ski star won the mile race ahead of Norwegian Heidi Weng and Moa Ilar
The Norwegian star's plan fell through: "Unfortunately"
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The Norwegian star's plan fell through: "Unfortunately"

Kristine Stavås Skistad knew that the yellow card would mean a red card. That was the point
Guide: The cross-country season is starting now – or is it?
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Guide: The cross-country season is starting now – or is it?

Roller skis off, binding wax on. It's time for the cross-country stars to kick off the Olympic season – unless the weather gods are in a really frosty mood
Frida Karlsson Returns to Full Training After Injury Challenges
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Frida Karlsson Returns to Full Training After Injury Challenges

After a year of injury problems – now the ski star Frida Karlsson is back in full training. Now she can do everything
Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay
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Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

Therese Johaug has been formally selected for the Norwegian cross-country skiing national team ahead of next season, the association announces in a press release.
Lit Up Bib Number in Protest: "We're Being Pissed On"
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Lit Up Bib Number in Protest: "We're Being Pissed On"

The race was cancelled for the women and thus the prize money of 500,000 kronor went up in flames. This made the Norwegian cross-country star Astrid Øyre Slind furious
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