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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

Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won Saturday's skiathlon and is storming towards his fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. William Poromaa was the best Swedish skier, finishing 18th.

Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

"Everyone's sitting at home crying"

Tears couldn't be stopped and the voice faltered – with joy. Marcus Grate took the first podium of his career when the 28-year-old finished third in the World Cup sprint during the Tour de Ski.

"Everyone's sitting at home crying"

The pole break cost - a minute behind in total

The Swedish jumper Edvin Anger broke the pole already at the start and was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the World Cup sprint in Tour de Ski. This means he loses time in the total.

The pole break cost - a minute behind in total

After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

Edvin Anger has a new podium spot in sight in the Tour de Ski. The 22-year-old easily advanced from the sprint qualifier in Val di Fiemme.

After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

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"

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

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?

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

Swedish duo wins sprint qualification in Davos

Emma Ribom and Jonna Sundling won the qualification in the World Championship team sprint in Davos. The favored Swedish duo was 2.

Swedish duo wins sprint qualification in 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

Strong response after the setback: "Hit back a little"

He was dropped from the A-national team ahead of this year's skiing season. But then he struck back with a strong sprint and became the best Swede in the World Cup premiere in Ruka.

Strong response after the setback: "Hit back a little"

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"

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

Young star won – injury stopped Halfvarsson

Edvin Anger was the strongest in the men's sprint at the Swedish cross-country skiing premiere in Bruksvallarna. He did just like Jonna Sundling in the women's competition – won everything from the sprint qualification all the way to the final.

Young star won – injury stopped Halfvarsson