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AI Tool Shields Ski Stars from Online Hate with Zero Tolerance

Ski stars are to be protected against hate and threats in social media. This will be done with the help of an AI tool.

AI Tool Shields Ski Stars from Online Hate with Zero Tolerance

Swede Max Novak's Ski Pole Breaks, Ending Race Hopes in Norway

After more than five miles of skiing, one of the poles broke for Swede Max Novak in the season finale of the long-distance cup in Norway. A frustrated Max Novak slammed the broken pole into the snow and the race was over for the 29-year-old.

Swede Max Novak's Ski Pole Breaks, Ending Race Hopes in Norway

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

Stina Nilsson is on fire – and took her third straight win in the Ski Classics long-distance cup after a dominant performance in Marcialonga Bodø. I've really found my rhythm now, she says to SVT.

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

Reports Death Threat After Weekend's Riot

Swedish cross-country skier Max Novak has reported a death threat to the police, which he received on social media after the Birkebeiner race in Norway last weekend. The race ended with Novak getting into a fight with a local skier.

Reports Death Threat After Weekend's Riot

New success for Stina Nilsson: "A fantastic day"

Vasalopp winner Stina Nilsson's success in the long-distance cup continues. The Swede won the Birkebeinerrennet in Norway in superior style after having pulled away over a mile before the finish.

New success for Stina Nilsson: "A fantastic day"

Record winner Myhlback: "I can die happy now"

18-year-old Alvar Myhlback made history when he, as the youngest winner of all time, sprinted home to win the Vasaloppet. After a skillfully tactical race, he was the fastest of the eleven male skiers who crossed the finish line simultaneously in Mora.

Record winner Myhlback: "I can die happy now"

Elite Athletes: Vasaloppet is used for "greenwashing"

Vasaloppet is used for "greenwashing", believe elite skiers who urge the classic ski race to terminate the collaboration with companies like Preem and Volvo Cars. The current national team duo Marcus Grate and Oskar Svensson, as well as long-distance star Max Novak, are among those who have signed the debate article in Aftonbladet.

Elite Athletes: Vasaloppet is used for "greenwashing"

Fleten and Persson winners – Novak disqualified

Emil Persson or Max Novak? The duel in the tempo race in the long-distance cup was won by Persson. It was the 29-year-old's first victory in the cup this season.

Fleten and Persson winners – Novak disqualified

Fleten wins again – Jenny Larsson third

Emil Persson or Max Novak? The duel in the tempo race in the long-distance cup was won by Persson. It was the 29-year-old's first victory in the cup this season.

Fleten wins again – Jenny Larsson third

Rather Not Win the Last Race Before the Vasaloppet

Max Novak won the long-distance race in Orsa Grönklitt over 61 kilometers. A bad omen before Vasaloppet in two weeks? > One would probably rather not win the last race before "Vasan".

Rather Not Win the Last Race Before the Vasaloppet

Novak unhappy with second place – Myhlback never started

The Swede Max Novak failed to overtake the Norwegian Andreas Nygård on the final stretch in the classic long-distance race Marcialonga in Italy. "Today I lost a first place," says Novak to SVT after his second place.

Novak unhappy with second place – Myhlback never started

Kardin: "Surprised but damn fun"

Disappointed over 17th place in the six-mile race. In the long-distance cup's tempo race, Oskar Kardin got his revenge.

Kardin: "Surprised but damn fun"

Gjerde Alnæs wins after sprint – Larsson second

Jenny Larsson was always part of the leading group. But no victory in the long-distance cup Ski Classic was achieved – Norwegian Anikken Gjerde Alnæs took care of that.

Gjerde Alnæs wins after sprint – Larsson second

Stina Nilsson ninth in long-distance comeback: "I'm satisfied"

Stina Nilsson's return to the cross-country tracks ended with a tenth place in the Ski Classics' first competition. It was the Norwegian Anikken Gjerde Alnæs who took home the victory.

Stina Nilsson ninth in long-distance comeback: "I'm satisfied"