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Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

Therese Johaug has been formally selected for the Norwegian cross-country skiing national team ahead of next season, the association announces in a press release. .

Therese Johaug Selected for Norwegian Ski Team Amid Olympic Decision Delay

Poromaa Frustrated After Norwegians Dominate Lahtis Ski Race

In four of the five miles, William Poromaa kept up. Then the Norwegians took off.

Poromaa Frustrated After Norwegians Dominate Lahtis Ski Race

Poromaa second in Holmenkollen: "Damn pleased"

First World Cup victory in January and World Championship silver on the 50km. Now William Poromaa struck with a second place in Holmenkollen.

Poromaa second in Holmenkollen: "Damn pleased"

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

He didn't manage to silence Trondheim. But still, William Poromaas World Championship silver on the 50km, behind an otherworldly Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, felt almost like a gold.

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

He didn't manage to silence Trondheim. But still, William Poromaa's World Championship silver on the 50km, behind an otherworldly Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, felt almost like a gold.

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

Now William Poromaa knows how it feels to win in the World Cup. The 24-year-old sprinted past Iivo Niskanen for his first individual career victory.

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Norway's men dominate all opposition in the World Championship in cross-country skiing. Even when barely any of them show up at the start.

Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Klæbo historic – Anger ninth: "Good but sour"

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has now equaled Dario Cologna's record with four victories in the Tour de Ski. Edvin Anger became the best Swedish skier on ninth place.

Klæbo historic – Anger ninth: "Good but sour"

Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won Saturday's skiathlon and is storming towards his fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. William Poromaa was the best Swedish skier, finishing 18th.

Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

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"

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

Therese Johaug is doing the Tour de Ski after all. The Norwegian cross-country star had previously written off the tour, which she has won three times before.

Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski

Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"

Norwegian Championships in skiing. Or the World Cup, as it is also called.

Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"