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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
Moa Ilar's success continues - first victory, Nervöst
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Moa Ilar's success continues - first victory, Nervöst

Nothing could stop Moa Ilar during Sunday's World Cup race, the 10-kilometre classic in Oberhof. The 28-year-old took her first victory of the season and her sixth podium finish overall
Sundling's crush in the comeback - good preparation
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Sundling's crush in the comeback - good preparation

Sprint star Jonna Sundling made an impressive comeback at the World Cup in Oberhof, Germany. She won the sprint in superior fashion
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
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
Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected
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Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected

Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February
Disappointed Ilar sees the climb in Tour de Ski: It's sour
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Disappointed Ilar sees the climb in Tour de Ski: It's sour

Third overall before the climb - eighth when it was all over. Swede Moa Ilar saw the deciding factor in the Tour de Ski
Hagström: Now I'll get to run the Olympic sprint
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Hagström: Now I'll get to run the Olympic sprint

Victory in the first classic sprint. Third in the second - also on the Olympic track
Ilar third in qualifying, Poromaa eliminated
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Ilar third in qualifying, Poromaa eliminated

Moa Ilar continues to show good form in the Tour de Ski and advanced to third place in the sprint qualifying at the upcoming Olympic course in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Promising talent Alvar Myhlback finished tenth, but for William Poromaa the competition is over
Double Swedish on the podium at Tour de Ski 5-kilometer mass start, skiers call it disgusting
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Double Swedish on the podium at Tour de Ski 5-kilometer mass start, skiers call it disgusting

It was the women's turn to inaugurate the new 5-kilometer heat mass start at the Tour de Ski. Both Emma Ribom and Moa Ilar made the podium
Tough day - huge loss for Karlsson, says she got hubris
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Tough day - huge loss for Karlsson, says she got hubris

The Swedes failed in the first distance race of the Tour de Ski, the 10-kilometer classic. Frida Karlsson took a big lead but grew exhausted and missed the podium
Skistad defeats Swedes in Tour de Ski opening freestyle sprint
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Skistad defeats Swedes in Tour de Ski opening freestyle sprint

Kristine Stavås Skistad started the Tour de Ski with a victory, winning the opening freestyle sprint in Dobbiaco. Maja Dahlqvist finished third
Swedish stars eliminated in Tour de Ski, but blue and yellow still on top
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Swedish stars eliminated in Tour de Ski, but blue and yellow still on top

A big exclamation point on the women's side was Johanna Hagström. A lone source of joy among the men was Edvin Anger
Moa Ilar says she understands she is someone's idol ahead of the Tour de Ski
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Moa Ilar says she understands she is someone's idol ahead of the Tour de Ski

The progress of the Swedish women's cross-country skiers is making them big stars. That's why it feels important to realize what that means
Linn Svahn injured - misses Tour de Ski
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Linn Svahn injured - misses Tour de Ski

There will be no Tour de Ski for Linn Svahn. The Swedish cross-country star has been forced to withdraw from the race due to a foot injury
Guide: Everything to know about the Tour de Ski
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Guide: Everything to know about the Tour de Ski

Only twice has a Swedish skier won the Tour de Ski. Could it be time again when Sweden sends a giant squad to Italy? Here are the most important things to keep an eye on ahead of the ski classic
Myhlback runs Tour de Ski – Sundling stands out
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Myhlback runs Tour de Ski – Sundling stands out

Alvar Myhlback already had a free spot for the Tour de Ski. The question was whether the 19-year-old would accept it
Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"
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Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"

Shooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000
Myhlback selected for the Olympics
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Myhlback selected for the Olympics

He has long prioritized long-distance running over the World Cup and the Olympics. But now skier Alvar Myhlback has been selected for the Winter Games in Italy
Moa Ilar seconds from victory again: "A little sour"
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Moa Ilar seconds from victory again: "A little sour"

Second again – once again only two seconds from victory. Moa Ilar does not have seconds on her side in the cross-country World Cup
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