Linn Svahn

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.

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. We're taking the safe option, says national team doctor Rickard Noberius.

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. It was clearly worse than expected, says Linn Svahn, who was eliminated already in the quarterfinal, to SVT.

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. It went much faster than I thought, she says to Viaplay.

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.

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. Seven competitions in ten days don't work right now, says national team manager Anders Byström.

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.

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. Now both will miss the World Cup competitions in Davos.

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.

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"

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. I was more energetic than I thought, says Sundling after her second place.

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. It will probably be good, says Karlsson.

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. On Saturday, she took her career's first individual World Cup victory. I can't quite grasp it, she says.

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

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"

Two season premieres in a row, Emma Ribom has won the sprint in Ruka. Now she hopes for a third in a row. I have really nice memories from here.

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 46.5 seconds ahead of the Norwegian. It's probably my best race so far, she says to Viaplay.

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

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

Superior on 10 km classic. Even more superior on 10 km freestyle. Ebba Andersson showed radiant form in the Sweden premiere – and was almost a minute ahead of Maja Dahlqvist.

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. I feel energetic, says the winner in SVT.