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Hagström's tears of joy after the success: "So touched"

Sweden usually wins the women's sprint in Ruka. Now Johanna Hagström knows how it feels too.

Hagström's tears of joy after the success: "So touched"

Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out

It was a success for the Swedish team in the qualifying round for the season's first World Cup sprint, in Finnish Ruka. Ten out of twelve blue-yellow skiers qualified for the quarterfinals – but Emma Ribom was later forced to withdraw.

Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out

Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

Two season premieres in a row, Emma Ribom has won the sprint in Ruka. Now she hopes for a third in a row.

Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

I believe we'll see the old great Johaug

What level will Therese Johaug reach in her comeback? The question divides the Swedish cross-country skiers ahead of the World Cup premiere. I don't think she'll be as superior as before she quit, says Maja Dahlqvist.

I believe we'll see the old great Johaug

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

William Poromaa and Calle Halfvarsson are included in the team for the World Cup premiere. Thus, the cross-country skiing national team travels to Ruka with all its stars.

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

Andersson's performance - won big again

Superior on 10 km classic. Even more superior on 10 km freestyle.

Andersson's performance - won big again

Sundling's Premier Crush: "I'm Grateful"

Jonna Sundling won the sprint in the Swedish ski premiere in Bruksvallarna. She was the fastest in all her races during the day – and in the final, she was totally superior.

Sundling's Premier Crush: "I'm Grateful"

Jonna Sundling superior in qualifying: "Like Bambi"

Jonna Sundling and Edvin Anger dominated in the sprint qualifier in the ski premiere in Bruksvallarna. I felt like Bambi, says Sundling.

Jonna Sundling superior in qualifying: "Like Bambi"

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.

Linn Svahn: "The World Championship is just a ski competition"

The Distance Star: "It was a little mystery"

Stronger than ever during the preseason, but a body that didn't respond at all during the winter. Maja Dahlqvist's health condition was a mystery last season.

The Distance Star: "It was a little mystery"

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.

Frida Karlsson: "Johaug has been the benchmark"

Klæbo on Johaug: "She'll be skiing fast"

Ahead of the upcoming ski season, Therese Johaug has announced that she is making a comeback ahead of the home World Championship in Trondheim. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is convinced that she will be fast in her comeback.

Klæbo on Johaug: "She'll be skiing fast"

Swedish stars welcome Johaug: "Positive"

Norwegian skiing legend Therese Johaug is making a comeback. Something that engages the Swedish female skiers.

Swedish stars welcome Johaug: "Positive"