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The Swede's tough Olympic rehearsal - straddled again
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The Swede's tough Olympic rehearsal - straddled again

In Kitzbühel, Austria, Kristoffer Jakobsen secured a place on Sweden's Olympic squad for the Winter Games in Italy.
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
Kristoffer Jakobsen finally finishes, can give Olympic ticket
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Kristoffer Jakobsen finally finishes, can give Olympic ticket

The legendary Ingemar Stenmark applauded and appeared genuinely happy in the VIP stands. Meanwhile, at the finish line in Kitzbühel, Kristoffer Jakobsen exhaled deeply, a grateful smile directed toward the sky
Miss for Monsén - Olympic hopes diminishing
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Miss for Monsén - Olympic hopes diminishing

Felix Monsén had a weak performance in the super-G in Kitzbühel. Now he has only one chance left to secure an Olympic spot
Dropped out again - Olympics far away for Kristoffer Jakobsen
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Dropped out again - Olympics far away for Kristoffer Jakobsen

The hunt for an Olympic ticket continues to stall. In Wengen, there was another setback for Kristoffer Jakobsen - who crashed out for the fifth time this season
New failure in Monsén's Olympic pursuit
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New failure in Monsén's Olympic pursuit

Time is running out for Swedish alpine skier Felix Monsén. His search for form has been slow, and an Olympic start is becoming increasingly unlikely
Olympics far away as Kristoffer Jakobsen crashes out for fourth time
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Olympics far away as Kristoffer Jakobsen crashes out for fourth time

Slalom skier Kristoffer Jakobsen is having a difficult season. For the fourth time in six races this season, the Swede crashed out
Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand
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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand

The capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers
Jakobsen far from Olympic form after withdrawing again
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Jakobsen far from Olympic form after withdrawing again

Is a third straight Olympics in store for Kristoffer Jakobsen? If so, the Swedish slalom skier must find speed and form right away - and get down the course. Another ski-off awaited in Madonna di Campiglio's evening competition
No new success for Jakobsen – French shock victory
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No new success for Jakobsen – French shock victory

Last year, Kristoffer Jakobsen surprised everyone by finishing second in Gurgl. In this year's slalom competition in the Austrian ski resort, things went as they have often done in recent years – he crashed out in the first run
Fiasco for Jakobsen when "the bream" made history
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Fiasco for Jakobsen when "the bream" made history

Slalom specialist Kristoffer Jakobsen had a disastrous start to the Olympic season. The Swede was not allowed to run the second run in Levi, Finland
Alpine star: "A coach was a bit strange"
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Alpine star: "A coach was a bit strange"

The federation's tight finances meant that she had to finance her own pre-season investment last fall. For Estelle Alphand, it turned out to be a win – which hopefully carries all the way to the Olympics in Cortina
Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges
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Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges

Last season, there was a storm surrounding the alpine national team. Now, the squad for the upcoming Olympic Games season has been unveiled, and as expected, the stars Anna Swenn Larsson and Sara Hector take their places
Shiffrin Clinches 101st World Cup Win as Swedes Struggle in Sun Valley
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Shiffrin Clinches 101st World Cup Win as Swedes Struggle in Sun Valley

Mikaela Shiffrin ended a tough season at the top. The American took her 101st World Cup victory when she won the slalom in Sun Valley in superior style
Jakobsen's fury - snapped both his poles
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Jakobsen's fury - snapped both his poles

Kristoffer Jakobsen's hunt for a medal in the Alpine World Championship was over after 13 seconds. Then he straddled a gate
Hector's World Championship disappointment: "Doesn't help to dig a hole"
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Hector's World Championship disappointment: "Doesn't help to dig a hole"

The Swede Sara Hector was one of the gold candidates in the World Championship giant slalom, but didn't make it in Saalbach. The reigning Olympic champion finished sixth
Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"
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Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"

Olympic Games gold and several victories in the World Cup, but in the World Championship, it has been as if cursed in the pursuit of the absolute perfect score. Sara Hector gets a new chance when the giant slalom is decided in Saalbach
Swedish Jumper's Anger - Used Pole as Whip
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Swedish Jumper's Anger - Used Pole as Whip

Acrobatics held world-class. Not the downhill skiing
Alpine superstar changed her mind – gold worth
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Alpine superstar changed her mind – gold worth

Mikaela Shiffrin thought about skipping the new alpine innovation, the team combination. Lucky for her that she changed her mind
Swedish success – medal directly at the World Championship
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Swedish success – medal directly at the World Championship

Sweden got a dream start at the Alpine World Championship in Saalbach. It became a bronze in the team competition in parallel giant slalom after the reigning world champion USA was defeated
Medal chances increase – new father is in
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Medal chances increase – new father is in

Sweden's medal chances on the first day of the World Championship in alpine skiing increase significantly. Kristoffer Jakobsen will participate in Tuesday's team competition despite having just become a father
Silence speaks for Sweden's greatest World Championship hope
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Silence speaks for Sweden's greatest World Championship hope

Do you hear the silence? It's Sara Hector who's heading for victory. During my best runs, I don't say a word
Funds his own investment – ready for the World Championship
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Funds his own investment – ready for the World Championship

The speed skater Felix Monsén did not get a place in the national team before the season and made his own effort. It paid off
Swedish Skier's Heavy World Championship Debut – Crashed Out in First Run
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Swedish Skier's Heavy World Championship Debut – Crashed Out in First Run

Kristoffer Jakobsen wanted a new receipt that his form is on the rise. He didn't get it
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