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Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

With the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina as the season's major goals, the national cross-country team is sharpening its operations. The World Championship gold team on the women's side remains intact – with the former Olympic gold medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter as a replacement for the dismissed coach Andreas Domeij.
Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

German Star Rydzek Triumphs Over Sweden Again in Lahtis Sprint

The new German cross-country star Coletta Rydzek is in the form of her life. The 27-year-old beat Maja Dahlqvist in the sprint in Lahtis – and took her second consecutive World Cup victory.
German Star Rydzek Triumphs Over Sweden Again in Lahtis Sprint

Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis

It was an upset victory in the World Cup season's final sprint, just ahead of favorite tip Kristine Stavås Skistad. Johanna Hagström, who had a chance for the podium, finished fourth.
Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis

Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

Therese Johaug will not get a chance for revenge against Frida Karlsson. The Swedish World Champion will skip Sunday's 50km race in the World Cup in Lahtis.
Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

Maja Dahlqvist Shines with Second Place Finish in Tallinn Sprint

Maja Dahlqvist took a podium spot in Tallinn. The World Championship medalist finished second in the sprint behind Swiss Nadine Fähndrich.
Maja Dahlqvist Shines with Second Place Finish in Tallinn Sprint

The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling

Ski star Linn Svahn cancels the rest of the season due to the concussion that made her miss the World Championship. World Championship queen Jonna Sundling misses this week's World Cup sprint - she is struggling with a cold.
The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling

Sundling Ill - Misses World Cup Weekend

Jonna Sundling will miss this weekend's World Cup competitions in Holmenkollen. The triple World Championship gold medalist has fallen ill.
Sundling Ill - Misses World Cup Weekend

No Frida Karlsson in Holmenkollen

The effort from 50 kilometers cross-country skiing in slushy snow is not something you can joke about. The World Championship gold medalist on the distance, Frida Karlsson, is therefore opting out of this weekend's World Cup competitions in Oslo.
No Frida Karlsson in Holmenkollen

Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim can be summed up as a Swedish giant success with a total of eleven medals. And now this year's championship is being compared to the medal rain in Planica two years ago.
Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

After the Successful Stretch – Sundling Runs the Five-Mile Race

Jonna Sundling achieved a successful stretch during Friday's women's relay. However, it has been uncertain for a long time whether she plans to run the final five-mile race.
After the Successful Stretch – Sundling Runs the Five-Mile Race

The change behind the World Championship success: "A key"

Sweden's cross-country skiers dominate the World Championship completely and there is an explanation. In the world's best team, there is now room for an I.
The change behind the World Championship success: "A key"

We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Jonna Sundling delivered an incredible final stretch when she caught up 37. 2 seconds on Norway, and won the relay gold for the Swedish team.
We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

It was set for a Norwegian relay gold. Then Jonna Sundling stepped into action – and delivered a finish that will go down in skiing history.
Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

Swedish World Championship bronze – after sprint drama

Sweden's cross-country skiers took bronze in the World Championship relay in Trondheim – after Edvin Anger lost the sprint for silver against Switzerland. The Norwegians were completely superior and decided the gold battle early.
Swedish World Championship bronze – after sprint drama

Norwegian Sprint Stars Reflect on Disappointing Home Championship Finish

The Norwegian sprint star Kristine Stavås Skistad scolded both herself and teammate Lotta Udnes Weng after Norway's fiasco final. It was pitch dark today, unfortunately for both of us, she says after the seventh place.
Norwegian Sprint Stars Reflect on Disappointing Home Championship Finish

Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

The Swedish cross-country ladies are terrible guests in Trondheim. Maja Dahlqvist and Jonna Sundling brought home the sprint relay and snatched yet another gold, the fourth in a row, ahead of the Norwegian home crowd.
Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

Sweden's Sundling and Dahlqvist Shine in World Championship Sprint Relay

Jonna Sundling and Maja Dahlqvist have as expected advanced to the final in today's sprint relay at the World Championship in Trondheim. The gold-tipped Swedish team impressed in the qualifying round, and no one more than Sundling.
Sweden's Sundling and Dahlqvist Shine in World Championship Sprint Relay

Calle Halfvarsson's World Championship Hopes in Jeopardy Due to Illness

Calle Halfvarsson has woken up with cold symptoms and will miss today's sprint relay. In the worst case, his World Championship is over.
Calle Halfvarsson's World Championship Hopes in Jeopardy Due to Illness

Sweden's Sprint Relay Shake-Up: Ribom Benched for Dahlqvist

The World Championship circus is rolling on, and on Wednesday, the sprint relay is waiting. Then Emma Ribom will be benched, despite being the reigning World Champion together with Jonna Sundling.
Sweden's Sprint Relay Shake-Up: Ribom Benched for Dahlqvist

"I count her among the greatest"

Jonna Sundling has won her third consecutive World Championship gold in sprint. The chorus of praise for the star is enormous.
"I count her among the greatest"

Sundling celebrates gold with the king

The Swedish-Norwegian duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling defeated the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in cross-country sprint in Trondheim.
Sundling celebrates gold with the king

Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

The duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling cracked the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in ski sprint in Trondheim.
Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

Ski Star Kristine Stavås Skistad: I'm the One to Beat

The biggest gold favorite in the Ski World Championship's opening sprint comes from Norway, says Linn Svahn. Kristine Stavås Skistad doesn't disagree.
Ski Star Kristine Stavås Skistad: I'm the One to Beat

Jonna Sundling's worry ahead of the World Championship premiere: "Awful"

The World Championship premiere in Trondheim can become a real ice rink. Jonna Sundling has impressed greatly on icy surfaces this winter, but says simultaneously ahead of the hunt for her third consecutive World Championship gold: When the skis don't grip, it's very scary.
Jonna Sundling's worry ahead of the World Championship premiere: "Awful"
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