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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

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

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

Norwegian Sprint Stars Reflect on Disappointing Home Championship Finish

The Norwegian sprint star Kristine Stavås Skistad scolded both herself and teammate Lotta Udnes Weng after Norway's fiasco final. It was pitch dark today, unfortunately for both of us, she says after the seventh place.

Norwegian Sprint Stars Reflect on Disappointing Home Championship Finish

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

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

Skier completely broken after silver

For Kristine Stavås Skistad, it was all about that World Championship gold on home soil. To beat the Swedes.

Skier completely broken after silver

Sundling celebrates gold with the king

The Swedish-Norwegian duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling defeated the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in cross-country sprint in Trondheim.

Sundling celebrates gold with the king

Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

The duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling cracked the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in ski sprint in Trondheim.

Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

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"

Ski Star Kristine Stavås Skistad: I'm the One to Beat

The biggest gold favorite in the Ski World Championship's opening sprint comes from Norway, says Linn Svahn. Kristine Stavås Skistad doesn't disagree.

Ski Star Kristine Stavås Skistad: I'm the One to Beat

Jonna Sundling's worry ahead of the World Championship premiere: "Awful"

The World Championship premiere in Trondheim can become a real ice rink. Jonna Sundling has impressed greatly on icy surfaces this winter, but says simultaneously ahead of the hunt for her third consecutive World Championship gold: When the skis don't grip, it's very scary.

Jonna Sundling's worry ahead of the World Championship premiere: "Awful"

Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the World Championships in Nordic Skiing

Karlsson vs Johaug, Sundling vs Skistad, Anger vs Klæbo. The World Championship in Trondheim is filled with hot Swedish-Norwegian duels – and more than that.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the World Championships in Nordic Skiing

"On the World Championship, we will fight for gold on every distance"

The ski legend Marit Bjørgen's first season as Norwegian national team coach is a success. At the World Championship in Trondheim, Sweden will have to watch out for the "Bjørgen effect".

"On the World Championship, we will fight for gold on every distance"

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"