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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

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"

The Swede close to victory – lost sprint duel

The Swede Jenny Larsson challenged Anikken Gjerde Alnæs for the victory in the Jizerska long-distance race in the Czech Republic in the Ski Classics long-distance cup, but the Norwegian won the sprint duel on the final stretch. I'm a fairly disappointed second, says Larsson.

The Swede close to victory – lost sprint duel