Alpine skiers Hanna Aronsson Elfman and Cornelia Öhlund are the two latest sports stars to be supported by financier Christer Gardell. Öhlund is delighted with the money - but is also critical of the conditions for Swedish elite athletes. Skiers from other countries who have a stable monthly income are "news".
SportsCornelia Öhlund had her sights set on her first World Cup podium. The Swede was fifth after the first slalom run in Åre - but could not do it in the second run. The dominant Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States won by a landslide.
SportsCornelia Öhlund, 20, was on course for a sensational medal in her Olympic debut. Then the baton came off. "Of course you're sad when you feel like you've lost an Olympic medal. It's not fun either," says Öhlund.
SportsThe giant slalom team is facing a difficult task ahead. In Cortina, Sara Hector will try to defend her 2022 Olympic gold. There is a little more to work on in slalom, but as a unit the Swedes showed Olympic form in the dress rehearsal.
SportsThe breakthrough in the Alpine World Cup last season was surprisingly strong. Cornelia Öhlund was surprised herself. Did I go this fast? Wow. I remember thinking that, she says.
SportsMikaela Shiffrin is to slalom what Sandra Näslund is to ski cross. So far into the season, impossible to beat. The American took her fourth straight slalom victory in the World Cup this winter when she won under the floodlights in Courchevel. I just keep going. I don't ask any questions, she says.
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