Linn Svahn

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. It shouldn't go to the extent that I need to start sick to keep up with the World Championship, says Frida Karlsson.

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"

The World Cup in Falun is usually a highlight for the Swedish national team skiers. Not this winter. It sucks to have to miss it, says Jonna Sundling.

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

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"

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. "I laid out my training a year ago for how I would beat Therese," says the Swede.

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. Are they competing? Have they quit? You really don't know, says the 25-year-old.

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

The Swedish cross-country skiing team's waxing organisation is being revamped again. The lack of continuity creates problems for several star skiers. It's always tough when your waxer quits. Especially now when I've had my third waxer in three years, says Linn Svahn.

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. My opinion is that nothing has changed and therefore no change should be made, says Linn Svahn.

Swedish stars welcome Johaug: "Positive"

Norwegian skiing legend Therese Johaug is making a comeback. Something that engages the Swedish female skiers. She will not have it as easy as before, says Maja Dahlqvist.

Linn Svahn to Run Long-Distance Race in the Mountains