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Niskanen quits World Championship: "Heartbreaking"

The Finn Iivo Niskanen withdraws from the Cross-Country Skiing World Championship in Trondheim due to illness. He is one of the all-time, absolutely best classical skiers.

Niskanen quits World Championship: "Heartbreaking"

The Finnish dropout may affect the World Championship premiere

The Finnish star Iivo Niskanen may miss the entire Ski World Championship. And that he definitely will skip Saturday's skiathlon can be decisive for the race, believes Swedish men's coach Lars Ljung.

The Finnish dropout may affect the World Championship premiere

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

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"

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"