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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