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Ebba Andersson Triumphs with Double Wins in Ski Classics Finale

The skiing star Ebba Andersson's guest appearance in the long-distance cup at the weekend was a success with double victories. Afterwards, she praised the overall winner Anniken Gjerde Alnäs, who was hit by a car last summer.
Ebba Andersson Triumphs with Double Wins in Ski Classics Finale

Ebba Andersson Triumphs in Reistadløpet, Leaving Nilsson Behind

The WC queen Ebba Andersson against the successful skier Stina Nilsson in the long-distance cup. Then Andersson took a knockout victory – the 27-year-old won the Reistadløpet in superior style.
Ebba Andersson Triumphs in Reistadløpet, Leaving Nilsson Behind

Ebba Andersson Joins Ski Classics for Norwegian Long-Distance Races

A few weeks ago, cross-country skiing star Ebba Andersson took three gold medals at the World Championship in traditional cross-country skiing in Trondheim. Now the 27-year-old will compete in two races in the long-distance cup Ski Classics, reports SVT.
Ebba Andersson Joins Ski Classics for Norwegian Long-Distance Races

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

Stina Nilsson Triumphs in Vasaloppet and Birkebeinerrennet

Victory in Vasaloppet and victory in Birkebeinerrennet. Stina Nilsson is making a success in the long-distance cup.
Stina Nilsson Triumphs in Vasaloppet and Birkebeinerrennet

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"

List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

There is something special about relays – not least when the gold goes to Sweden. Here are five other classic blue-yellow triumphs on the ski tracks.
List of Five Other Swedish Relay Achievements

We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Jonna Sundling delivered an incredible final stretch when she caught up 37. 2 seconds on Norway, and won the relay gold for the Swedish team.
We Have Witnessed a Swedish Sports Classic

Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

The Swedish cross-country ladies are terrible guests in Trondheim. Maja Dahlqvist and Jonna Sundling brought home the sprint relay and snatched yet another gold, the fourth in a row, ahead of the Norwegian home crowd.
Swedish Skiers Dominate Trondheim: Fourth Gold in Sprint Relay

Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Ebba Andersson's time as an underdog is over. Her second consecutive World Championship gold in Trondheim – where she once again beat Therese Johaug in a second-place struggle – is more than she ever dared to dream of.
Ebba Andersson's Stunning Win: How She Beat Johaug Twice in Trondheim

Myhlback's response: "More appealing to ski long distances"

Sweden is reigning again in Vasaloppet after Alvar Myhlback's and Stina Nilsson's victories. Afterwards, the Swedish Ski Association received a bitter message from Myhlback: Clearly, it's more appealing to ski long distances now.
Myhlback's response: "More appealing to ski long distances"

Byström's response: "I have believed in Alvar all the time"

Alvar Myhlback's victory in Vasaloppet proves that the national team made a mistake when they dropped the 18-year-old from the Junior World Championship, says SVT's cross-country skiing expert Anders Blomquist. The national team manager Anders Byström's response: I don't really know what he means.
Byström's response: "I have believed in Alvar all the time"

Rookie Nilsson wins Vasaloppet: "Completely crazy"

Only eleven months after the decision to switch from biathlon to cross-country skiing, Stina Nilsson outclassed her competitors in Vasaloppet and won the ski classic as a debutant. It feels completely crazy.
Rookie Nilsson wins Vasaloppet: "Completely crazy"

Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

Jonna Sundling has just taken her fifth World Championship gold. Now she only has two left to catch up with Gunde Svan.
Look out, Gunde - Sundling is catching up

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

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

Stina Nilsson refused everyone - except SVT

For the first time this season, Stina Nilsson was present at a press conference in Ski Classics. But then only SVT was allowed to ask her questions.
Stina Nilsson refused everyone - except SVT

Stina Nilsson ill - misses classic race

Stina Nilsson will not compete in the Italian Marcialonga this weekend. The 31-year-old is ill.
Stina Nilsson ill - misses classic race

Pathetic Swedish Day - Norway Took All the Podium Spots

Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway, Norway. Six podium places out of six possible went to Norwegian skiers when the long-distance ski cup was decided in Switzerland on Saturday.
Pathetic Swedish Day - Norway Took All the Podium Spots

Swedish Success in Italy – Double Podium

The Norwegian Emilie Fleten was unbeatable for the Swedish duo. But Stina Nilsson and Jenny Larsson ensured that the tempo race in Italy became a blue-yellow success.
Swedish Success in Italy – Double Podium

Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

Ebba Andersson likes the Tour de Ski – and is the only Swedish skier who has stood on the podium there twice. But ahead of this year's edition, she is happy to shift the favorite role to other stars.
Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

Stina Nilsson on the podium directly: "Extremely pleased"

Stina Nilsson has presented herself in the long-distance cup. The 31-year-old struck with a third place in the season's first "real" competition.
Stina Nilsson on the podium directly: "Extremely pleased"

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"
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