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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. .
Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

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.
Lit Up Bib Number in Protest: "We're Being Pissed On"

Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

The ski star Therese Johaug did her last competition in her career last weekend with the 30km race in Holmenkollen – everyone thought. Now she is part of the team for this week's World Championship competition in Lahtis, announces the Norwegian cross-country national team in a press release.
Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

The Surprise Winner: "I've been fumbling a bit in the dark"

Everyone talked about Therese Johaug and Ebba Andersson. Then Moa Ilar struck with a knockout and crushed the world stars in Holmenkollen.
The Surprise Winner: "I've been fumbling a bit in the dark"

The consolation in Johaug's World Championship darkness: "My greatest gold"

Therese Johaug's comeback was not what she had dreamed of. But a missed World Championship gold is after all just a missed World Championship gold, says the Norwegian skiing icon.
The consolation in Johaug's World Championship darkness: "My greatest gold"

The Norwegian in tears after the defeat: "Jonna is better than me"

Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, 24, got Trondheim's most ungrateful task. The Norwegian debutante burst into tears after being outclassed by World Championship queen Jonna Sundling.
The Norwegian in tears after the defeat: "Jonna is better than me"

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"

Ebba Andersson's golden moment: "Just wanted to scream out"

Ebba Andersson defended her World Championship gold in skiathlon. But she didn't know that when she crossed the finish line.
Ebba Andersson's golden moment: "Just wanted to scream out"

Svahn on the accident: "I'm still okay anyway"

Linn Svahn speaks out for the first time about the training accident that forced her to abandon the Ski World Championship. I want to assure that I'm still okay, says Linn Svahn to Expressen.
Svahn on the accident: "I'm still okay anyway"

Heidi Weng breaks down after being asked about Svahn

Heidi Weng knows what Linn Svahn is going through. That's why she breaks down when the Swede is mentioned.
Heidi Weng breaks down after being asked about Svahn

Johaug sets the record straight: No Olympic Games

It doesn't matter how many gold medals she takes at the World Championship in Trondheim. After the championship, she's retiring for good, says cross-country star Therese Johaug.
Johaug sets the record straight: No Olympic Games

"On the World Championship, we will fight for gold on every distance"

The ski legend Marit Bjørgen's first season as Norwegian national team coach is a success. At the World Championship in Trondheim, Sweden will have to watch out for the "Bjørgen effect".
"On the World Championship, we will fight for gold on every distance"

Andersson's form announcement – new podium spot in Falun

At the top of the podium on Saturday, on third place a day later. On the threshold of the World Championship, Ebba Andersson delivered a strong form message at the ski games in Falun.
Andersson's form announcement – new podium spot in Falun

Andersson's success – first win in over a year

It's about being the best when it matters. Just ask Ebba Andersson.
Andersson's success – first win in over a year

Norwegian star back in the World Cup

The Norwegian star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is making a comeback in the World Championship in this weekend's competitions in Swiss Engadin. On the other hand, Therese Johaug is opting out.
Norwegian star back in the World Cup

Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

It was never any doubt about the matter, Therese Johaug won the Tour de Ski for the fourth time through a superior victory in the final stage. The best Swedish athlete became Ebba Andersson, who finished sixth overall.
Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

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"

Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

It won't be easy to stop Jessie Diggins in the Tour de Ski. The American has started the tour with two straight wins in Toblach.
Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

Ebba Andersson likes the Tour de Ski – and is the only Swedish skier who has stood on the podium there twice. But ahead of this year's edition, she is happy to shift the favorite role to other stars.
Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

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

Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

She hunted for the season's first podium place in the World Championship. But Ebba Andersson finished fourth – and was a whole 47.
Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

Therese Johaug is back as a winner in the cross-country skiing World Championship. The comebacking Norwegian took home 10 kilometers freestyle in Lillehammer.
Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

The interest in Johaug is extreme

This year's most talked-about comeback is near. The Therese Johaug circus has rolled into Ruka – and her first World Cup competition in over two and a half years is waiting.
The interest in Johaug is extreme

Johaug had to give in after a fierce battle

Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug failed to repeat Saturday's success when she won with almost a 40-second margin in the Norwegian premiere in Beitostølen. She had to give in to Heidi Weng, who won Sunday's 10 km freestyle with only 0.
Johaug had to give in after a fierce battle
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