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Gold heroes can get World Championship chance

Märta Rosenberg and Anton Grahn achieved success at the U23 World Championship. Now the gold duo is being rewarded by getting to accompany the Swedish team to the Ski World Championship in Trondheim.

Gold heroes can get World Championship chance

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

World Championship team ready - "Prepared for enormous pressure"

Both William Poromaa and Ebba Andersson finished the National Championship with a form announcement. But the routine can be at least as important in the World Championship team to Trondheim.

World Championship team ready - "Prepared for enormous pressure"

Talent's Second Gold - Dare to Believe in the Olympic Games

Sprint or distance – it doesn't matter for Märta Rosenberg. Gold it will be anyway.

Talent's Second Gold - Dare to Believe in the Olympic Games

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

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"

Skistad Crushed the Swedes

Kristine Stavås Skistad will be a tough nut to crack in the World Championship in Trondheim. The Norwegian won the classic sprint in French Les Rousses ahead of two Swedes: Maja Dahlqvist and Jonna Sundling.

Skistad Crushed the Swedes

Hagström fastest in the prologue

Johanna Hagström is back in World Cup contexts after a brief pause during the Tour de Ski. And she's back with a bang.

Hagström fastest in the prologue

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

Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Linn Svahn finishes second in the World Cup sprint in classical style, which is stage five of seven in the Tour de Ski. The Swede could not out-sprint the Swiss Nadine Fähndrich on the short final climb in Italian Val di Fiemme and had to settle for a second place in the final.

Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour

Three Swedish female cross-country skiers have already been forced to withdraw from the Tour de Ski in Italy due to illness – now a fourth withdrawal is coming. A few hours before the start of Friday's sprint stage in Val di Fiemme, the news arrives that Moa Lundgren has fallen ill.

New case of illness – Lundgren breaks off the tour

Another Skier Abandons the Tour

Even Märta Rosenberg is abandoning the Tour de Ski. She woke up with a sore throat and is traveling home to Sweden, writes Aftonbladet.

Another Skier Abandons the Tour

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

Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

It became a heavy first stage in the Tour de Ski for the Swedish cross-country skiing stars. It was all about pole crashes with falls, failed pursuits – and a broken pole.

Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

The Tour de Ski is finally underway. In the initial sprint qualification in Italian Toblach, Johanna Hagström was the best Swedish athlete, finishing in second place.

Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

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 cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

It looked for a long time like it was about two Norwegians. Then Jonna Sundling and Jessie Diggins took over – before the American won against the Swede after a sprint finish.

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

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"

Ribom's Setback - Misses Competition: "Super Disappointing"

Emma Ribom interrupted Saturday's sprint due to sensations in her back. Now it is clear that she will also miss Sunday's 20 km freestyle.

Ribom's Setback - Misses Competition: "Super Disappointing"

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

Therese Johaug reached the podium in her comeback, but the battle for victory was absent. A completely superior Frida Karlsson crushed all opposition and won the classic mile 46.

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Last year, cross-country skier Moa Ilar took her first World Championship victory when she was the fastest in the 20 km mass start in Ruka. But when this year's World Cup season kicks off at the same venue, Ilar will be watching from the sidelines.

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out