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Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

Therese Johaug has been formally selected for the Norwegian cross-country skiing national team ahead of next season, the association announces in a press release. .
Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

Poromaa Frustrated After Norwegians Dominate Lahtis Ski Race

In four of the five miles, William Poromaa kept up. Then the Norwegians took off.
Poromaa Frustrated After Norwegians Dominate Lahtis Ski Race

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

Norwegian Ski Star Amundsen Ill, Misses Lahtis Sprint

Norwegian skiing star Harald Østberg Amundsen is ill and misses this afternoon's sprint in Lahtis. The rest of the weekend is also at risk for the Norwegian – which can play into Edvin Anger's hands.
Norwegian Ski Star Amundsen Ill, Misses Lahtis Sprint

Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"

William Poromaa was the best Swedish skier on the freestyle mile in Holmenkollen with a sixth place. He was beaten by the cross-country skier Einar Hedegart.
Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"

Poromaa second in Holmenkollen: "Damn pleased"

First World Cup victory in January and World Championship silver on the 50km. Now William Poromaa struck with a second place in Holmenkollen.
Poromaa second in Holmenkollen: "Damn pleased"

Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim can be summed up as a Swedish giant success with a total of eleven medals. And now this year's championship is being compared to the medal rain in Planica two years ago.
Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

He didn't manage to silence Trondheim. But still, William Poromaas World Championship silver on the 50km, behind an otherworldly Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, felt almost like a gold.
Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

Klæbo makes history – takes all World Championship golds: "Lacking words"

In months, he has sacrificed a normal life to become the king of Trondheim. It succeeded.
Klæbo makes history – takes all World Championship golds: "Lacking words"

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

He didn't manage to silence Trondheim. But still, William Poromaa's World Championship silver on the 50km, behind an otherworldly Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, felt almost like a gold.
Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

Klæbo makes history – Northug's World Championship record broken

14 World Championship golds. Now Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has surpassed Petter Northug – and is the most World Championship gold medalist on the men's side ever.
Klæbo makes history – Northug's World Championship record broken

Swedish World Championship bronze – after sprint drama

Sweden's cross-country skiers took bronze in the World Championship relay in Trondheim – after Edvin Anger lost the sprint for silver against Switzerland. The Norwegians were completely superior and decided the gold battle early.
Swedish World Championship bronze – after sprint drama

Calle Halfvarsson Withdraws from Ski World Championship Due to Illness

Veteran Calle Halfvarsson's ski World Championship in Trondheim is over. Halfvarsson was selected to compete in Wednesday's sprint relay, but was forced to withdraw in the morning due to cold symptoms.
Calle Halfvarsson Withdraws from Ski World Championship Due to Illness

Sweden's Oskar Svensson Celebrates First World Championship Medal

Oskar Svensson had already begun analyzing why the season went wrong. A cold put everything on hold.
Sweden's Oskar Svensson Celebrates First World Championship Medal

Sweden's Sprint Relay Shake-Up: Ribom Benched for Dahlqvist

The World Championship circus is rolling on, and on Wednesday, the sprint relay is waiting. Then Emma Ribom will be benched, despite being the reigning World Champion together with Jonna Sundling.
Sweden's Sprint Relay Shake-Up: Ribom Benched for Dahlqvist

Klæbo's Golden Streak: On the Verge of Breaking Northug's Record

Three gold medals out of three possible. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, 28, dominates the World Championship in cross-country skiing on home ground – and is close to breaking Northug's gold record.
Klæbo's Golden Streak: On the Verge of Breaking Northug's Record

Norwegian Triumph: Klæbo Dominates as Swedes Miss Podium in Snowstorm

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo was unbeatable – and celebrated the World Championship gold on home soil. No Swedish joy spread in the snowstorm.
Norwegian Triumph: Klæbo Dominates as Swedes Miss Podium in Snowstorm

William Poromaa: "Many appreciate the brutal"

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim is historic. For the first time, women and men are competing in the same distances.
William Poromaa: "Many appreciate the brutal"

Norwegian despair amidst the euphoria: "It's crap"

How much does it differ between a lifelong dream and a world that falls apart? For Jan Thomas Jenssen, the answer was 0. 1 seconds.
Norwegian despair amidst the euphoria: "It's crap"

Niskanen quits World Championship: "Heartbreaking"

The Finn Iivo Niskanen withdraws from the Cross-Country Skiing World Championship in Trondheim due to illness. He is one of the all-time, absolutely best classical skiers.
Niskanen quits World Championship: "Heartbreaking"

Burman crashed: "Just driving around and feeling sorry for myself"

After just a few kilometers, Jens Burman crashed in the skiathlon event at the World Championship. The Swede escaped without injuries, but the competition was over.
Burman crashed: "Just driving around and feeling sorry for myself"

Long-awaited World Championship gold for Klæbo: "About time"

The Sprint King Johannes Høsflot Klæbo finally got his long-awaited distance gold. The Norwegian sprinted home to the World Championship gold in skiathlon – ahead of a trio of compatriots.
Long-awaited World Championship gold for Klæbo: "About time"

Klæbo's exception after the gold: "Deserved a hug"

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo lived up to the favourite pressure and won his fourth consecutive World Championship gold in sprint. Afterwards, he broke his own rules and hugged the Norwegian queen.
Klæbo's exception after the gold: "Deserved a hug"

Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"

Today, the Ski World Championship starts. With two of the championship's highlights right away.
Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"
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