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The Swedish Secret's Success – in Shiffrin's 100th Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin took revenge after Saturday's giant fiasco when she made history with her 100th World Cup victory in Italian Sestriere. At the same time, Swedish sensation Cornelia Öhlund achieved a successful run and climbed 18 places – which meant a personal best in the World Cup slalom.

The Swedish Secret's Success – in Shiffrin's 100th Victory

Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"

Olympic Games gold and several victories in the World Cup, but in the World Championship, it has been as if cursed in the pursuit of the absolute perfect score. Sara Hector gets a new chance when the giant slalom is decided in Saalbach.

Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"

Leg fracture for Sandra Näslund – the season is over

Sandra Näslund has received a nightmare message. The Swede has a crack in her shinbone and will be out for up to three months.

$Leg fracture for Sandra Näslund – the season is over$

Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark

Johannes Thingnes Bø has dominated biathlon for a decade. On Saturday, the Norwegian's 87th World Cup victory came – after some drama.

Bø wins again – now he's bigger than Stenmark

Shiffrin out for "a few weeks"

Alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin has to wait a bit for her 100th World Cup victory. .

Shiffrin out for "a few weeks"

Hector wins in the USA – Shiffrin injured in crash

Mikaela Shiffrin was chasing her 100th World Cup victory – but crashed hard in the second run. Instead, Sara Hector took home her sixth World Cup victory in giant slalom.

Hector wins in the USA – Shiffrin injured in crash

Swenn Larsson fourth in slalom premiere

To the superstar Mikaela Shiffrin there was nothing to do – the American took her 98th World Cup victory when it was the slalom premiere in Finnish Levi. The Swede Anna Swenn Larsson just missed the podium – the 33-year-old finished fourth.

Swenn Larsson fourth in slalom premiere

Shiffrin's decision: Skipping downhill

Alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin is chasing her 100th victory in the World Cup – but it will not come in downhill. The American has chosen to abstain from the discipline this season, which begins in Austrian Sölden on October 26.

Shiffrin's decision: Skipping downhill

This year's book fair: "A statement of strength for literature"

The audience flocked to this year's book fair, the queues wound their way long and book sales exceeded many publishers' expectations. There is no crisis atmosphere here, says Frida Edman, responsible for the Book Fair.

This year's book fair: "A statement of strength for literature"

Criticism at the Fair: "Facing Language Collapse"

The Sami literature is one of the main themes of the year at the Book Fair. At the same time, the government has cut down on the allocations to the Sami language work.

Criticism at the Fair: "Facing Language Collapse"

Stenmark on Johaug: "Has great chances"

Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug has announced her return to cross-country skiing, and is primarily aiming for the World Championship in Trondheim 2025. A comeback that didn't surprise Ingemar Stenmark.

Stenmark on Johaug: "Has great chances"

Stenmark: "Finished with the competitive devil"

Ingemar Stenmark cleared 3. 00 – close to personal best – in his World Championship debut.

Stenmark: "Finished with the competitive devil"

The 100-year-old who set a personal best in shot put

The centenarian Sriramulu Vallabhajosyula was at his best when it came to the veteran World Championship in athletics in Gothenburg. The Indian struck with a personal best in his first shot when the shot put flew 2.

The 100-year-old who set a personal best in shot put

Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner

The volleyball player Isabelle Haak is the recipient of this year's Victoria Prize. It meant an intense day with ceremonies, far from her normal sports routine.

Intensive day for Victoria Prize winner