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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"

World Championship threat averted: "The skiers have shown courage"

The climate action that was going to disrupt Saturday's 50km cross-country skiing event at the World Championship has been cancelled. An agreement with the World Championship skiers – Frida Karlsson is one of those who signed – has resolved the locked situation.
World Championship threat averted: "The skiers have shown courage"

Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

The Swedish cross-country ladies are terrible guests in Trondheim. Maja Dahlqvist and Jonna Sundling brought home the sprint relay and snatched yet another gold, the fourth in a row, ahead of the Norwegian home crowd.
Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

Why Jessie Diggins Is Skipping Today's World Championship Race

Jessie Diggins, 33, is the reigning World Champion on 10 kilometers. But now the American cross-country skiing star is suddenly missing from the start list for today's 10km at the World Championship.
Why Jessie Diggins Is Skipping Today's World Championship Race

The American about Trump: "Really embarrassing"

The American skiing star Jessie Diggins is critical of how USA's President Donald Trump behaved in the meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. You don't treat a person that way, says Diggins.
The American about Trump: "Really embarrassing"

Johaug's response to the Swedish "finger gesture"

The national team manager Anders Byström believes that World Championship gold medalist Ebba Andersson was forgotten in the pre-talk. It's well a middle finger to all who have talked about Johaug only, he says.
Johaug's response to the Swedish "finger gesture"

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

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

Anger just outside the podium in Cogne

Edvin Anger continues to show fine form even in distance events ahead of the World Championship. The 22-year-old finished fourth in the 10-kilometer freestyle and just missed the podium.
Anger just outside the podium in Cogne

Sundling's success – third in the mass start

Ski star Jonna Sundling won the sprint on Saturday. The day after, she grabbed a fine third place in the mass start over 20 kilometers in Switzerland.
Sundling's success – third in the mass start

Hagström fastest in the prologue

Johanna Hagström is back in World Cup contexts after a brief pause during the Tour de Ski. And she's back with a bang.
Hagström fastest in the prologue

Frida Karlsson far behind in comeback: "Just forget"

It was no successful comeback in the World Cup for Frida Karlsson. The Swede was far behind a superior Jessie Diggins and finished seventh on the 10-kilometer freestyle in French Les Rousses.
Frida Karlsson far behind in comeback: "Just forget"

Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Therese Johaug won by a clear margin of half a minute. Ebba Andersson lost the sprint and finished fourth in the penultimate stage of the Tour de Ski, a 20-kilometer skiathlon.
Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Norwegian double victory in pursuit

Astrid Øyre Slind and Therese Johaug were superior in the pursuit in Tour de Ski and now top the ski tour overall. Ebba Andersson moved up 15 places to 18th place.
Norwegian double victory in pursuit

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"

Johaug after tough tour start: "More is required"

She is not unbeatable, the Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug. After the two initial Tour de Ski stages, she is "only" sixth overall.
Johaug after tough tour start: "More is required"

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

Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

It became a heavy first stage in the Tour de Ski for the Swedish cross-country skiing stars. It was all about pole crashes with falls, failed pursuits – and a broken pole.
Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

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"

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The Norwegian skiing giant Therese Johaug is back – and on the hunt for her fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. Can title defender Jessie Diggins or Swedish hope Ebba Andersson challenge her? Here is everything you need to know about the tour.
Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

Cold and windy during the holidays? Then TV sports can be warming. Premier League, Junior World Championship in ice hockey and Tour de Ski are some of the goodies on the sports buffet.
TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

Sundling skips Tour de Ski: "The main goal is the World Championship"

Jonna Sundling has opened the ski season extremely strongly and lies second in the total World Cup. But despite this, the 29-year-old chooses to skip Tour de Ski, which begins in a few weeks.
Sundling skips Tour de Ski: "The main goal is the World Championship"

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

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

It looked for a long time like it was about two Norwegians. Then Jonna Sundling and Jessie Diggins took over – before the American won against the Swede after a sprint finish.
Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"
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