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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.
Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

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.
Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis

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.
Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

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.
Maja Dahlqvist Shines with Second Place Finish in Tallinn Sprint

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.
The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling

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.
Disaster for World Championship Skiers - Linn Svahn Back in Earnest

Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying

One day: an impressive podium finish. Next: fiasco.
Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying

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. .
Anger prioritizes safety: "A bit on the safe side"

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.
Sundling Dominant in Sprint Qualification – Anger Third

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.
Stars skip the World Cup

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Overload injury in the foot stopped her from the Tour de Ski. Now Frida Karlsson is ready for the World Cup again.
Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Sundling fastest – chasing new sprint victory

Jonna Sundling's powerful pull ensured that she and Emma Ribom won the team sprint on Friday. Later today, in-form Sundling will go for yet another victory – now in the individual sprint in Davos.
Sundling fastest – chasing new sprint victory

Sundling's powerful surge – victory in the team sprint

A direct hit right away. Emma Ribom and Jonna Sundling won the season's first team sprint.
Sundling's powerful surge – victory in the team sprint

Sundling's surge gave victory - Anger secured podium spot

A direct hit right away. Emma Ribom and Jonna Sundling won the season's first team sprint.
Sundling's surge gave victory - Anger secured podium spot

Swedish duo wins sprint qualification in Davos

Emma Ribom and Jonna Sundling won the qualification in the World Championship team sprint in Davos. The favored Swedish duo was 2.
Swedish duo wins sprint qualification in Davos

The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

A cold stopped Linn Svahn in Lillehammer. Her replacement Moa Lundgren also fell ill.
The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

Cold forces Klæbo and Burman to miss World Cup race

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is skipping Friday's cross-country skiing event in the World Championship in Lillehammer. And for Jens Burman, there will be no competition at all this weekend.
Cold forces Klæbo and Burman to miss World Cup race

Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

Two season premieres in a row, Emma Ribom has won the sprint in Ruka. Now she hopes for a third in a row.
Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

William Poromaa and Calle Halfvarsson are included in the team for the World Cup premiere. Thus, the cross-country skiing national team travels to Ruka with all its stars.
Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

Jonna Sundling superior in qualifying: "Like Bambi"

Jonna Sundling and Edvin Anger dominated in the sprint qualifier in the ski premiere in Bruksvallarna. I felt like Bambi, says Sundling.
Jonna Sundling superior in qualifying: "Like Bambi"
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