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Svahn says it's great to share this Olympic gold
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Svahn says it's great to share this Olympic gold

An Olympic gold medal has long been a big dream for Linn Svahn. But now that it has become a reality, it means something different than it did before
I want to give no one a gold medal more than her, says Maja Dahlqvist
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I want to give no one a gold medal more than her, says Maja Dahlqvist

Some "losses" are easier to deal with than others. For Jonna Sundling and Maja Dahlqvist, it was easy to celebrate silver and bronze when the gold medalist was Linn Svahn
Kristine Stavås Skistad gave up - no chance against the Swedes in women's Olympic sprint final
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Kristine Stavås Skistad gave up - no chance against the Swedes in women's Olympic sprint final

Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad wasn't even close to the Swedish skiers in the final of the women's Olympic sprint. She even gave up
Medal success in front of the king: They are the best
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Medal success in front of the king: They are the best

The Swedish women's skiers took a historic triple in the Olympic sprint in Val di Fiemme - in front of King Carl XVI Gustaf. "They are the best! I've said that all along," the very satisfied king said afterwards
Linn Svahn's winding journey to Olympic gold
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Linn Svahn's winding journey to Olympic gold

She was forced to undergo shoulder surgery and missed last year's World Championships because of a concussion. Linn Svahn had to wait for her first championship medal, but when it came, it was a gold medal
Hagström in tears after missing the Olympics - It's tough
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Hagström in tears after missing the Olympics - It's tough

It didn't go well for cross-country skier Johanna Hagström in the Olympic sprint; she was eliminated in the quarterfinals. "It's tough," said a tearful Hagström
Historic Swedish triple - Linn Svahn's first gold
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Historic Swedish triple - Linn Svahn's first gold

After all the setbacks, Linn Svahn is Olympic champion. The 26-year-old swept to the Olympic gold medal in the classic sprint by sprinting past Jonna Sundling
Svahn fastest in qualifying, three Swedes in the lead
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Svahn fastest in qualifying, three Swedes in the lead

First, second, third and seventh. The Swedes put on a show of strength in the qualifiers for the Olympic sprint in Val di Fiemme
Olympic guide: Swedish chance of gold in the sprint
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Olympic guide: Swedish chance of gold in the sprint

Jonna Sundling is the favorite as skiers chase new Olympic gold; biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson is aiming for revenge; and in Cortina, curling siblings Rasmus and Isabella Wranå can take home the most prestigious medal. Today, Sweden has several chances to climb the Olympic medal table
Linn Svahn stopped from interviews before the competitions
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Linn Svahn stopped from interviews before the competitions

She has been selected for the Olympic sprint, and probably for the cannonball. But there will be no interviews with Linn Svahn before the competitions
Warning of crash on tricky Olympic sprint track
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Warning of crash on tricky Olympic sprint track

The toughest rival was already obvious during Monday's training. The Swedish stars are getting ready for the Olympic sprint, which will be decided in one of the course's difficult turns
Olympic guide: Swedish gold in the sprint
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Olympic guide: Swedish gold in the sprint

Jonna Sundling is the favorite as Sweden's women's skiers chase another gold, and biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson aims for revenge. On Tuesday, Sweden has several chances to climb the Olympic medal table
Special treatment will save Linn Svahn's Olympic Games - like an engine at high speed
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Special treatment will save Linn Svahn's Olympic Games - like an engine at high speed

Linn Svahn's concussion is still affecting her. The cross-country skier is receiving special treatment during the Olympics - to avoid burning out
Swedish Olympic criticism: What signals does it send?
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Swedish Olympic criticism: What signals does it send?

They are banned from biathlon and ice hockey, but welcome in cross-country skiing and other sports. Several Russians and Belarusians will compete in the Olympics - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine
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
Heavy Swedish day in Goms - Matintalo wins
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Heavy Swedish day in Goms - Matintalo wins

Johanna Matintalo celebrated her first World Cup victory. The Finn was strongest in the sprint duel against American Jessie Diggins and Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind
Svahn dominant in Goms, wins classic sprint
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Svahn dominant in Goms, wins classic sprint

A foot injury and illness kept her away from the World Cup. When Linn Svahn returned - she dominated and won the classic sprint in Goms
Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot
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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot

They lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February
Linn Svahn back for Olympic rehearsal
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Linn Svahn back for Olympic rehearsal

The World Cup in Goms, Switzerland, this week is the cross-country skiers' last competition before the Olympics. Linn Svahn is back again
Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal
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Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal

One World Cup race was all that was needed. Calle Halfvarsson is ready for the Olympics in Italy after finishing sixth in Oberhof this weekend
Linn Svahn has a cold, will not compete in World Cup competitions
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Linn Svahn has a cold, will not compete in World Cup competitions

Linn Svahn is withdrawing from this weekend's World Cup competitions in Oberhof because she has a cold.
The Olympic dream lives on - Halfvarsson to Oberhof
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The Olympic dream lives on - Halfvarsson to Oberhof

The Olympic dream is alive for Calle Halfvarsson. The cross-country skier has been selected for this weekend's World Cup competitions in Oberhof, Germany
Nightmare for Halfvarsson - Olympics far away after slow quarterfinal exit
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Nightmare for Halfvarsson - Olympics far away after slow quarterfinal exit

Veteran Calle Halfvarsson, 36, wants to go to the Olympics. But in the Swedish Cup sprint he was eliminated in the quarterfinals
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
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