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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out
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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out

Speed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee
Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot
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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot

They lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February
Linn Svahn back for Olympic rehearsal
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Linn Svahn back for Olympic rehearsal

The World Cup in Goms, Switzerland, this week is the cross-country skiers' last competition before the Olympics. Linn Svahn is back again
Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal
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Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal

One World Cup race was all that was needed. Calle Halfvarsson is ready for the Olympics in Italy after finishing sixth in Oberhof this weekend
Halfvarsson's Olympic message - came sixth: Bite it together
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Halfvarsson's Olympic message - came sixth: Bite it together

Sunday's World Cup race, a 10-kilometer classic in Oberhof, was the last chance in the hunt for an Olympic ticket. Then Calle Halfvarsson silenced the doubters, had a great race, and finished sixth
Sundling's crush in the comeback - good preparation
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Sundling's crush in the comeback - good preparation

Sprint star Jonna Sundling made an impressive comeback at the World Cup in Oberhof, Germany. She won the sprint in superior fashion
The Olympic dream lives on - Halfvarsson to Oberhof
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The Olympic dream lives on - Halfvarsson to Oberhof

The Olympic dream is alive for Calle Halfvarsson. The cross-country skier has been selected for this weekend's World Cup competitions in Oberhof, Germany
Olympics far away for Halfvarsson, sixth Swedish to finish
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Olympics far away for Halfvarsson, sixth Swedish to finish

Things continue to get tougher for Calle Halfvarsson. After being well down the field at the Scandinavian Cup in Finland, his Olympic hopes are looking increasingly distant
The Russians were eliminated immediately – Sundling was the fastest
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The Russians were eliminated immediately – Sundling was the fastest

Russian skiers are back in the cross-country skiing World Cup, but the comeback was modest. Both Darya Neprjaeva and Saveliy Korostelyov were eliminated in the sprint qualifying in Davos
Despite the fall – on the podium again this year
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Despite the fall – on the podium again this year

Edvin Anger and Johan Häggström came third in the sprint relay in the Ski World Cup in Davos – just like they did last year. It was awesome, Edvin Anger tells Viaplay
Despite the success – getting poked in the sprint relay
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Despite the success – getting poked in the sprint relay

Johanna Hagström is knocked out of the sprint relay when the World Cup is decided in Davos. This is despite her winning last weekend's sprint in Trondheim
Swedish stars stand over Davos: "As planned"
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Swedish stars stand over Davos: "As planned"

As expected, Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson and William Poromaa are missing from the cross-country team squad for this week's World Cup competitions in Davos.
Guide: Everything you need to know about the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere
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Guide: Everything you need to know about the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere

Why did Alvar Myhlback change? How will Frida Karlsson find the form that Ebba Andersson has already shown? And where is Calle Halfvarsson? Many questions - here are the answers ahead of the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere in Ruka.
Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws
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Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws

Vasaloppet winner Alvar Myhlback is in the Swedish cross-country squad for this weekend's World Cup premiere in Ruka. However, both Linn Svahn and William Poromaa are missing
Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach
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Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

With the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina as the season's major goals, the national cross-country team is sharpening its operations. The World Championship gold team on the women's side remains intact – with the former Olympic gold medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter as a replacement for the dismissed coach Andreas Domeij
Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis
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Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis

It was an upset victory in the World Cup season's final sprint, just ahead of favorite tip Kristine Stavås Skistad. Johanna Hagström, who had a chance for the podium, finished fourth
Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug
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Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

Therese Johaug will not get a chance for revenge against Frida Karlsson. The Swedish World Champion will skip Sunday's 50km race in the World Cup in Lahtis
Maja Dahlqvist Shines with Second Place Finish in Tallinn Sprint
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Maja Dahlqvist Shines with Second Place Finish in Tallinn Sprint

Maja Dahlqvist took a podium spot in Tallinn. The World Championship medalist finished second in the sprint behind Swiss Nadine Fähndrich
The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling
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The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling

Ski star Linn Svahn cancels the rest of the season due to the concussion that made her miss the World Championship. World Championship queen Jonna Sundling misses this week's World Cup sprint - she is struggling with a cold
Disaster for World Championship Skiers - Linn Svahn Back in Earnest
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Disaster for World Championship Skiers - Linn Svahn Back in Earnest

Ski star Linn Svahn has had a tough season, but was the fastest of all in the classical sprint qualifier in the World Cup competition in Falun. In the men's qualifier, Edvin Anger was third, but for two World Championship skiers, the day ended in a fiasco
Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying
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Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying

One day: an impressive podium finish. Next: fiasco
Anger prioritizes safety: "A bit on the safe side"
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Anger prioritizes safety: "A bit on the safe side"

There will be no Edvin Anger on the starting line in Friday's team sprint in Italian Cogne.
Sundling Dominant in Sprint Qualification – Anger Third
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Sundling Dominant in Sprint Qualification – Anger Third

The ski star Jonna Sundling was superior in the sprint qualification, free style, in Swiss Engadin. The Swede crossed the finish line as number one – a whole 4
Stars skip the World Cup
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Stars skip the World Cup

Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson and William Poromaa are all skipping the World Cup competition in Swiss Engadin this weekend. The trio, who achieved success last weekend, are already entering World Championship preparations
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