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Shiffrin superior winner – “It's crazy”
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Shiffrin superior winner – “It's crazy”

Mikaela Shiffrin is to slalom what Sandra Näslund is to ski cross. So far into the season, impossible to beat
Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"
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Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"

Shooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000
Myhlback selected for the Olympics
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Myhlback selected for the Olympics

He has long prioritized long-distance running over the World Cup and the Olympics. But now skier Alvar Myhlback has been selected for the Winter Games in Italy
Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics
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Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics

In Beijing 2022 she became the first Swedish female ski jumper in an Olympic Games. Now Frida Westman is ready for the Winter Games in Italy in February
Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season
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Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season

Sara Hector crashed out in the first run of Saturday's giant slalom. A day later: The alpine star made a resounding announcement with months to go until the Olympics
Sara Hector's nightmare – went out immediately
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Sara Hector's nightmare – went out immediately

It wasn't Sara Hector's day during the World Cup giant slalom competition in Canada. The Swedish star crashed out early in the first run
New crush of Shiffrin – Swenn Larsson fifth
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New crush of Shiffrin – Swenn Larsson fifth

Mikaela Shiffrin shows her class during the Olympic season. The superstar took her third straight slalom victory when she won the World Cup competition at home in the United States in superior style
Hector missed the podium – fourth in the World Cup
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Hector missed the podium – fourth in the World Cup

Sara Hector was second after a great first run in the giant slalom competition in Copper Mountain. But the second run was worse, and the Swede finished in fourth place
Shiffrin won again – Hector eight
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Shiffrin won again – Hector eight

Mikaela Shiffrin took her second straight slalom victory this season. The American won by a full 1
Shiffrin back – completely superior in Levi
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Shiffrin back – completely superior in Levi

Superstar Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season in the best way possible. The American is back in earnest after her nasty injury and won by a landslide in Levi, Finland
Sara Hector Finishes Ninth in Sölden Giant Slalom as Julia Scheib Wins
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Sara Hector Finishes Ninth in Sölden Giant Slalom as Julia Scheib Wins

It became as usual no bullseye for Sara Hector in the alpine premiere in Sölden. She finished ninth in the giant slalom competition that the home skier Julia Scheib won
Alpine World Cup Begins on Melting Sölden Glacier: "Sad"
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Alpine World Cup Begins on Melting Sölden Glacier: "Sad"

During the weekend, the alpine World Championship starts – on glacier snow in Sölden. The Swedish Olympic Games champion Sara Hector has seen how quickly the snow supply decreases and glaciers melt away
World Cup Skiing Kicks Off This Weekend in Sölden
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World Cup Skiing Kicks Off This Weekend in Sölden

The season culminates with the Olympic Games in Cortina in February. Already this weekend, a first message will come about how the Swedish alpine skiers stand in the competition
Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges
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Alpine Team Prepares for Olympic Season After Last Year's Challenges

Last season, there was a storm surrounding the alpine national team. Now, the squad for the upcoming Olympic Games season has been unveiled, and as expected, the stars Anna Swenn Larsson and Sara Hector take their places
Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury
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Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old
Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot
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Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old
Shiffrin Clinches 101st World Cup Win as Swedes Struggle in Sun Valley
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Shiffrin Clinches 101st World Cup Win as Swedes Struggle in Sun Valley

Mikaela Shiffrin ended a tough season at the top. The American took her 101st World Cup victory when she won the slalom in Sun Valley in superior style
Sara Hector Claims Bronze in World Championship Giant Slalom Final
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Sara Hector Claims Bronze in World Championship Giant Slalom Final

Sara Hector finished third in the giant slalom in the World Championship final in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Hector disqualified for prohibited equipment
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Hector disqualified for prohibited equipment

Sara Hector was disqualified in the slalom competition in Åre for unauthorized equipment. The ski binding was too high, according to the person responsible for testing for Viaplay
Shiffrin's problem continues – crashed in Åre
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Shiffrin's problem continues – crashed in Åre

The crash in November still bothers alpine queen Mikaela Shiffrin. In Åre's World Cup competition in giant slalom, she skied out already in the first run
The Swedish Secret's Success – in Shiffrin's 100th Victory
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The Swedish Secret's Success – in Shiffrin's 100th Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin took revenge after Saturday's giant fiasco when she made history with her 100th World Cup victory in Italian Sestriere. At the same time, Swedish sensation Cornelia Öhlund achieved a successful run and climbed 18 places – which meant a personal best in the World Cup slalom
Hector's collapse: Missed top ten
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Hector's collapse: Missed top ten

Sara Hector had a good position after the first run in the giant slalom competition in Sestriere. But in the second run, it didn't go nearly as well
Tough Sara Hector Misses the Podium Again
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Tough Sara Hector Misses the Podium Again

Jakobsen's fury - snapped both his poles
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Jakobsen's fury - snapped both his poles

Kristoffer Jakobsen's hunt for a medal in the Alpine World Championship was over after 13 seconds. Then he straddled a gate
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