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Karlsson is holding back: "Taking it slow"
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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
Svahn's Headache - Misses World Cup Competitions
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Svahn's Headache - Misses World Cup Competitions

Linn Svahn withdraws from this weekend's World Cup competitions in Lillehammer, reports several Swedish media outlets.
Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"
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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
Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"
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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
Hagström's tears of joy after the success: "So touched"
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Hagström's tears of joy after the success: "So touched"

Sweden usually wins the women's sprint in Ruka. Now Johanna Hagström knows how it feels too
Svahn drove straight out into the woods: "A bit scared"
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Svahn drove straight out into the woods: "A bit scared"

Linn Svahn's World Cup premiere in sprint ended - out in the forest. I'm pretty relieved that I didn't hurt myself, says the Swedish cross-country star
Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out
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Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out

It was a success for the Swedish team in the qualifying round for the season's first World Cup sprint, in Finnish Ruka. Ten out of twelve blue-yellow skiers qualified for the quarterfinals – but Emma Ribom was later forced to withdraw
Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"
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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
Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"
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Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

Therese Johaug reached the podium in her comeback, but the battle for victory was absent. A completely superior Frida Karlsson crushed all opposition and won the classic mile 46
I believe we'll see the old great Johaug
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I believe we'll see the old great Johaug

What level will Therese Johaug reach in her comeback? The question divides the Swedish cross-country skiers ahead of the World Cup premiere. I don't think she'll be as superior as before she quit, says Maja Dahlqvist
They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out
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They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere
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Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

William Poromaa and Calle Halfvarsson are included in the team for the World Cup premiere. Thus, the cross-country skiing national team travels to Ruka with all its stars
Andersson's performance - won big again
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Andersson's performance - won big again

Superior on 10 km classic. Even more superior on 10 km freestyle
Sundling's Premier Crush: "I'm Grateful"
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Sundling's Premier Crush: "I'm Grateful"

Jonna Sundling won the sprint in the Swedish ski premiere in Bruksvallarna. She was the fastest in all her races during the day – and in the final, she was totally superior
Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick
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Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Sweden has never won the total World Championship in cross-country skiing on the women's side. Now the blue-yellow stars are directing criticism at the setup
Norwegian star operated - out for an indefinite period
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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
The Stars Snub Falun: "It Sucks"
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The Stars Snub Falun: "It Sucks"

The World Cup in Falun is usually a highlight for the Swedish national team skiers. Not this winter
Linn Svahn: "The World Championship is just a ski competition"
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Linn Svahn: "The World Championship is just a ski competition"

With the best season of her career in the bag, a winter with the World Championship as the big goal is now awaiting. Then says cross-country star Linn Svahn: The World Championship is just a crap competition
Russian skiers still banned
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Russian skiers still banned

Even in winter's international skiing competitions, it is a stop for Russian and Belarusian skiers. The decision was made public during the International Ski Federation's (FIS) meeting in Zurich
Frida Karlsson: "Johaug has been the benchmark"
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Frida Karlsson: "Johaug has been the benchmark"

In just under three years, distance star Frida Karlsson may be ending her career – at just 27 years old. Before that, she wants to defeat a comebacking Therese Johaug – on Norwegian World Championship ground
Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"
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Karlsson on Russian skiers: "It's a dilemma"

Russian cross-country skiers should still be banned from the World Cup and championships, believes Swedish star Frida Karlsson. At the same time, she wonders how the skiers in Russia are doing
They skip the tour – focus on the World Championship
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They skip the tour – focus on the World Championship

It looks like neither Emma Ribom, Moa Ilar nor Jonna Sundling will participate in the Tour de Ski this winter. In February, the World Championship will be held in Trondheim and the skiers seem to be focusing on peaking in form until then
The Stars' Challenge: A New Waxing Organization Again
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The Stars' Challenge: A New Waxing Organization Again

The Swedish cross-country skiing team's waxing organisation is being revamped again. The lack of continuity creates problems for several star skiers
Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"
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Halfvarsson: "We need the Russians"

The question of whether Russian and Belarusian cross-country skiers should be welcomed back despite the war in Ukraine divides the Swedish national team. Cross-country skiing is such a small sport, so I think that in the end, we'll still need the Russians, says Calle Halfvarsson
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