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Svahn's beautiful World Championship message - won at home in Falun

First competition in over a month. Then, ski star Linn Svahn delivered a power demonstration in the World Championship rehearsal.

Svahn's beautiful World Championship message - won at home in Falun

Svahn's only form test before the World Championship: "Few starts this year"

One race. One form test ahead of the World Championship.

Svahn's only form test before the World Championship: "Few starts this year"

Hot Sports Month - Here's How You Can Watch All the Championships

Congratulations, all sports enthusiasts out there. In February, the schedules are filled with high-class sports.

Hot Sports Month - Here's How You Can Watch All the Championships

Dahlqvist's longing: "Win or die"

Finally, Maja Dahlqvist. The victory in the classic sprint in Italian Cogne was the Swedish cross-country star's first individual World Championship cup victory in over three years.

Dahlqvist's longing: "Win or die"

Sundling's Success: "Really Nice"

The ski star Jonna Sundling has gained a mental grip on her competitors ahead of the World Championship. The Swede won the World Cup sprint in Switzerland ahead of the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad.

Sundling's Success: "Really Nice"

Skistad Crushed the Swedes

Kristine Stavås Skistad will be a tough nut to crack in the World Championship in Trondheim. The Norwegian won the classic sprint in French Les Rousses ahead of two Swedes: Maja Dahlqvist and Jonna Sundling.

Skistad Crushed the Swedes

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

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

Therese Johaug is doing the Tour de Ski after all. The Norwegian cross-country star had previously written off the tour, which she has won three times before.

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

Sundling's success - crushed all in Lillehammer

Jonna Sundling made a strong impression when she convincingly won the World Cup sprint in Lillehammer. Behind her, Johanna Hagström ensured a Swedish double in the top.

Sundling's success - crushed all in Lillehammer

Norwegian Star: "It's Been Tough"

It was tough weeks after the stomach operation, admits Kristine Stavås Skistad. The Norwegian sprint star is grateful to make a comeback already at this weekend's World Cup competitions on home soil.

Norwegian Star: "It's Been Tough"

Norwegian Sprint Star Back After Operation

The Swedish sprint stars will have it tougher next weekend in Lillehammer. Already then, the Norwegian sprint star Kristine Stavås Skistad is back after her stomach operation.

Norwegian Sprint Star Back After Operation

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"

Northug on the Norwegian star: "Many are worried"

The Norwegian skiing legend Petter Northug is worried about Kristine Stavås Skistad after her stomach operation. Many are worried.

Northug on the Norwegian star: "Many are worried"

Norwegian star operated - out for an indefinite period

The Norwegian skiing star Kristine Stavås Skistad will miss the World Cup premiere. She has undergone surgery in the stomach and will be out for an indefinite period.

Norwegian star operated - out for an indefinite period