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Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws
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Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws

Vasaloppet winner Alvar Myhlback is in the Swedish cross-country squad for this weekend's World Cup premiere in Ruka. However, both Linn Svahn and William Poromaa are missing
Favorite victories in Gällivare – Anger got revenge
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Favorite victories in Gällivare – Anger got revenge

Edvin Anger was outsprinted by Anton Grahn in Friday's sprint, but the following day he got his revenge. The 23-year-old was superior in the first distance race of the season, the 10 km classic
Grahn roared – sprinted down Anger
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Grahn roared – sprinted down Anger

Anton Grahn, IFK Mora, roared in the sprint in the Swedish premiere in Gällivare and defeated Edvin Anger. I feel great, it's great to win the premiere, the 21-year-old tells SVT
The answer to the Norwegian ski girl: "Will be disappointed"
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The answer to the Norwegian ski girl: "Will be disappointed"

Do the Swedish national team skiers compete too little? Norwegian cross-country star Harald Östberg Amundsen thinks so and calls them "cowards". Yes, we have received a lot of criticism in the media about it
Calle Halfvarsson Prioritizes World Championship Amid Back Issues
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Calle Halfvarsson Prioritizes World Championship Amid Back Issues

He is 36 years old, his back is bothering him and it's been a long time since he achieved top results. But quit? Not Calle Halfvarsson
German Ski Star Victoria Carl Faces Doping Allegations
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German Ski Star Victoria Carl Faces Doping Allegations

German ski star Victoria Carl has tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol. The Swedish competitor Maja Dahlqvist is shocked
Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach
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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
German Star Rydzek Triumphs Over Sweden Again in Lahtis Sprint
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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
Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis
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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
Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug
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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
Maja Dahlqvist Shines with Second Place Finish in Tallinn Sprint
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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
The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling
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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
Sundling Ill - Misses World Cup Weekend
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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
No Frida Karlsson in Holmenkollen
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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
Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"
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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
After the Successful Stretch – Sundling Runs the Five-Mile Race
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After the Successful Stretch – Sundling Runs the Five-Mile Race

The change behind the World Championship success: "A key"
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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
We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic
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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
Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"
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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
Swedish World Championship bronze – after sprint drama
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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
Norwegian Sprint Stars Reflect on Disappointing Home Championship Finish
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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
Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay
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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
Sweden's Sundling and Dahlqvist Shine in World Championship Sprint Relay
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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
Calle Halfvarsson's World Championship Hopes in Jeopardy Due to Illness
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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
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