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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

Swedish Team Stumbles to 11th in Chaotic World Championship Sprint

Edvin Anger and Måns Skoglund finished eleventh in the team sprint in the World Championship final in Lahtis. This after a very messy final where the Swedes completely missed the first exchange – and on the second-to-last stretch Skoglund tangled with a French skier and fell.

Swedish Team Stumbles to 11th in Chaotic World Championship 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

After the World Championship gold - no new medal for Rosenberg

She has taken gold in both the sprint and mass start at the U23 World Championship in Schilpario, Italy. But when the 10 kilometer freestyle, with individual start, was on the program, Märta Rosenberg was without a medal.

After the World Championship gold - no new medal for Rosenberg

Swedish success – double gold in U23 World Championship

Märta Rosenberg brought home a superior gold in the classic sprint during the Cross-Country Skiing U23 World Championship in Italian Schilpario. A few minutes later, Anton Grahn took gold in the men's final ahead of fellow countryman Måns Skoglund.

Swedish success – double gold in U23 World Championship

Dahlqvist's longing: "Win or die"

Finally, Maja Dahlqvist. The victory in the classic sprint in Italian Cogne was the Swedish cross-country star's first individual World Championship cup victory in over three years.

Dahlqvist's longing: "Win or die"

Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying

One day: an impressive podium finish. Next: fiasco.

Debacle for Svensson – eliminated in qualifying

The Talents on the Label: "Can Say What They Want"

They are club mates, two of Sweden's greatest skiing talents and medal hopefuls in the U23 World Championship. Evelina Crüsell, 20, and Elin Henriksson, 21, don't care much about the epithet great talent.

The Talents on the Label: "Can Say What They Want"

Anger prioritizes safety: "A bit on the safe side"

There will be no Edvin Anger on the starting line in Friday's team sprint in Italian Cogne. .

Anger prioritizes safety: "A bit on the safe side"

Sundling Dominant in Sprint Qualification – Anger Third

The ski star Jonna Sundling was superior in the sprint qualification, free style, in Swiss Engadin. The Swede crossed the finish line as number one – a whole 4.

Sundling Dominant in Sprint Qualification – Anger Third

Stars skip the World Cup

Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson and William Poromaa are all skipping the World Cup competition in Swiss Engadin this weekend. The trio, who achieved success last weekend, are already entering World Championship preparations.

Stars skip the World Cup

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

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

Klæbo pulls out of competition – 30 minutes before start

Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo will not participate in the 20-kilometer race in Finnish Ruka on Sunday. The news comes just half an hour before the start.

Klæbo pulls out of competition – 30 minutes before start

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"

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"

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

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"