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Linn Svahn skips this weekend's World Cup competitions

This weekend, the World Cup in cross-country skiing is back after the Tour de Ski break. But then Linn Svahn will not be participating.
Linn Svahn skips this weekend's World Cup competitions

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

The Stars' New App Competes with Instagram

Sweden's best cross-country skiers, with Frida Karlsson at the forefront, are involved in the launch of a new social media platform. The app allows fans to take part in the stars' lives behind the scenes.
The Stars' New App Competes with Instagram

Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

It was never any doubt about the matter, Therese Johaug won the Tour de Ski for the fourth time through a superior victory in the final stage. The best Swedish athlete became Ebba Andersson, who finished sixth overall.
Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Therese Johaug won by a clear margin of half a minute. Ebba Andersson lost the sprint and finished fourth in the penultimate stage of the Tour de Ski, a 20-kilometer skiathlon.
Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

"Everyone's sitting at home crying"

Tears couldn't be stopped and the voice faltered – with joy. Marcus Grate took the first podium of his career when the 28-year-old finished third in the World Cup sprint during the Tour de Ski.
"Everyone's sitting at home crying"

Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Linn Svahn finishes second in the World Cup sprint in classical style, which is stage five of seven in the Tour de Ski. The Swede could not out-sprint the Swiss Nadine Fähndrich on the short final climb in Italian Val di Fiemme and had to settle for a second place in the final.
Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

Edvin Anger has a new podium spot in sight in the Tour de Ski. The 22-year-old easily advanced from the sprint qualifier in Val di Fiemme.
After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour

Three Swedish female cross-country skiers have already been forced to withdraw from the Tour de Ski in Italy due to illness – now a fourth withdrawal is coming. A few hours before the start of Friday's sprint stage in Val di Fiemme, the news arrives that Moa Lundgren has fallen ill.
New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

The Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind won the third stage of the Tour de Ski – ahead of the comebacking compatriot Therese Johaug. Moa Ilar became the best Swedish on an eighth place during an otherwise bleak blue-yellow New Year's Eve.
Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

It won't be easy to stop Jessie Diggins in the Tour de Ski. The American has started the tour with two straight wins in Toblach.
Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

Johanna Hagström drops out of the Tour de Ski

The Swedish sprint star Johanna Hagström is forced to break off the Tour de Ski. This after she has fallen ill.
Johanna Hagström drops out of the Tour de Ski

Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

It became a heavy first stage in the Tour de Ski for the Swedish cross-country skiing stars. It was all about pole crashes with falls, failed pursuits – and a broken pole.
Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

The Tour de Ski is finally underway. In the initial sprint qualification in Italian Toblach, Johanna Hagström was the best Swedish athlete, finishing in second place.
Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The Norwegian skiing giant Therese Johaug is back – and on the hunt for her fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. Can title defender Jessie Diggins or Swedish hope Ebba Andersson challenge her? Here is everything you need to know about the tour.
Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

Frida Karlsson won the Tour de Ski two years ago. But the upcoming ski tour forces her to abstain due to foot problems.
Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

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

Dahlqvist not ready to compete – skips Davos

Maja Dahlqvist will not start in the World Cup competitions in Davos later this week. The Swedish star is symptom-free after her cold, but not ready to compete yet, announces the Swedish Ski Association.
Dahlqvist not ready to compete – skips 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

Moa Lundgren pulls out of skiathlon

Shortly before the start, the cross-country skiing national team announces that Moa Lundgren will miss Sunday's skiathlon in the World Cup in Lillehammer, reports Aftonbladet. The reason is cold symptoms.
Moa Lundgren pulls out of skiathlon

Karlsson is holding back: "Taking it slow"

The distance star Frida Karlsson missed the podium by a few seconds on Friday. Now the 25-year-old is choosing to skip Sunday's skiathlon in the World Championship in Lillehammer due to her injury problems.
Karlsson is holding back: "Taking it slow"

Svahn's Headache - Misses World Cup Competitions

Linn Svahn withdraws from this weekend's World Cup competitions in Lillehammer, reports several Swedish media outlets. .
Svahn's Headache - Misses World Cup Competitions

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

It looked for a long time like it was about two Norwegians. Then Jonna Sundling and Jessie Diggins took over – before the American won against the Swede after a sprint finish.
Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

Frida Karlsson is skipping the 20 km freestyle event. Instead, she will help to develop perfect skis for the Swedish skiers.
Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

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