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Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Overload injury in the foot stopped her from the Tour de Ski. Now Frida Karlsson is ready for the World Cup again.
Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Linn Svahn finishes second in the World Cup sprint in classical style, which is stage five of seven in the Tour de Ski. The Swede could not out-sprint the Swiss Nadine Fähndrich on the short final climb in Italian Val di Fiemme and had to settle for a second place in the final.
Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour

Three Swedish female cross-country skiers have already been forced to withdraw from the Tour de Ski in Italy due to illness – now a fourth withdrawal is coming. A few hours before the start of Friday's sprint stage in Val di Fiemme, the news arrives that Moa Lundgren has fallen ill.
New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour

Norwegian star breaks tour – has fallen ill

Norwegian star skier and reigning champion Harald Østberg Amundsen is breaking off the Tour de Ski ahead of the decisive weekend. "He unfortunately woke up today with a sore throat and is on his way home", says national team doctor Ove Feragen, according to the news agency NTB.
Norwegian star breaks tour – has fallen ill

Norwegian star breaks tour - has fallen ill

Norwegian star skier and reigning champion Harald Østberg Amundsen is breaking off the Tour de Ski ahead of the decisive weekend. "He unfortunately woke up today with a sore throat and is on his way home", says national team doctor Ove Feragen, according to the news agency NTB.
Norwegian star breaks tour - has fallen ill

Another Skier Abandons the Tour

Even Märta Rosenberg is abandoning the Tour de Ski. She woke up with a sore throat and is traveling home to Sweden, writes Aftonbladet.
Another Skier Abandons the Tour

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

The Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind won the third stage of the Tour de Ski – ahead of the comebacking compatriot Therese Johaug. Moa Ilar became the best Swedish on an eighth place during an otherwise bleak blue-yellow New Year's Eve.
Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

Dahlqvist breaks "the tour" – has fallen ill

The distance star Maja Dahlqvist breaks off Tour de Ski in Italy due to illness and travels home to Sweden. "It was fun as long as it lasted… but it just doesn't want to work out for me in 2024", the 30-year-old writes on Instagram.
Dahlqvist breaks "the tour" – has fallen ill

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.
Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

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.
Johanna Hagström drops out of the Tour de Ski

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.
Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

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.
Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

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.
Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

Risk of World Championship Nightmare: "High Chaparral Weather"

Cross-Country World Championship in Trondheim can become a nightmare – with risk for Swedish medal failures. It has been High Chaparral weather on both occasions I was there.
Risk of World Championship Nightmare: "High Chaparral Weather"

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.
Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

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.
Sundling fastest – chasing new sprint victory

Dahlqvist not ready to compete – skips Davos

Maja Dahlqvist will not start in the World Cup competitions in Davos later this week. The Swedish star is symptom-free after her cold, but not ready to compete yet, announces the Swedish Ski Association.
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.
The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

Svahn's Headache - Misses World Cup Competitions

Linn Svahn withdraws from this weekend's World Cup competitions in Lillehammer, reports several Swedish media outlets. .
Svahn's Headache - Misses World Cup Competitions

Maja Dahlqvist ill - not competing in Lillehammer

Maja Dahlqvist is ill and misses the World Cup competitions this weekend in Lillehammer, according to Swedish media on site. The Swedish cross-country skiing star finished third in the sprint premiere in Ruka last weekend, but has since become ill with a cold.
Maja Dahlqvist ill - not competing in Lillehammer

Norwegian Star: "It's Been Tough"

It was tough weeks after the stomach operation, admits Kristine Stavås Skistad. The Norwegian sprint star is grateful to make a comeback already at this weekend's World Cup competitions on home soil.
Norwegian Star: "It's Been Tough"

Norwegian Sprint Star Back After Operation

The Swedish sprint stars will have it tougher next weekend in Lillehammer. Already then, the Norwegian sprint star Kristine Stavås Skistad is back after her stomach operation.
Norwegian Sprint Star Back After Operation

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.
Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

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.
Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

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