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Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Norway's men dominate all opposition in the World Championship in cross-country skiing. Even when barely any of them show up at the start.
Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Finnish Star Falls Ill – Misses the Tour

The Finnish skiing star Iivo Niskanen is forced to withdraw from Tour de Ski due to illness. He announces this the day before the prestigious tour kicks off with sprint competitions in Italian Toblach.
Finnish Star Falls Ill – Misses the Tour

Poromaa's failure in Davos: "Just too bad"

A lightning-fast start raised hopes of a Swedish podium spot in Davos. But William Poromaa's day on the ski tracks ended in minor key.
Poromaa's failure in Davos: "Just too bad"

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"

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