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Johaug on Doping: "Was a Lesson for Me"

Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug was banned in 2016 for testing positive for the steroid clostebol. Now she is sharing her experiences in a campaign against doping.
Johaug on Doping: "Was a Lesson for Me"

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Overload injury in the foot stopped her from the Tour de Ski. Now Frida Karlsson is ready for the World Cup again.
Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Million Rain over Therese Johaug and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo after the Tour

Therese Johaug and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won on Sunday the Tour de Ski and were richly rewarded for their efforts. .
Million Rain over Therese Johaug and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo after the Tour

Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

It was never any doubt about the matter, Therese Johaug won the Tour de Ski for the fourth time through a superior victory in the final stage. The best Swedish athlete became Ebba Andersson, who finished sixth overall.
Johaug dominates in Tour de Ski

Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Therese Johaug won by a clear margin of half a minute. Ebba Andersson lost the sprint and finished fourth in the penultimate stage of the Tour de Ski, a 20-kilometer skiathlon.
Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Linn Svahn finishes second in the World Cup sprint in classical style, which is stage five of seven in the Tour de Ski. The Swede could not out-sprint the Swiss Nadine Fähndrich on the short final climb in Italian Val di Fiemme and had to settle for a second place in the final.
Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"

Norwegian double victory in pursuit

Astrid Øyre Slind and Therese Johaug were superior in the pursuit in Tour de Ski and now top the ski tour overall. Ebba Andersson moved up 15 places to 18th place.
Norwegian double victory in pursuit

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 after tough tour start: "More is required"

She is not unbeatable, the Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug. After the two initial Tour de Ski stages, she is "only" sixth overall.
Johaug after tough tour start: "More is required"

Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

It won't be easy to stop Jessie Diggins in the Tour de Ski. The American has started the tour with two straight wins in Toblach.
Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

The Tour de Ski is finally underway. In the initial sprint qualification in Italian Toblach, Johanna Hagström was the best Swedish athlete, finishing in second place.
Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

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"

Ready for Sprint – After 1,492 Days: "I'm Scared"

It's time for comebacking Therese Johaug to take on the first stage of the Tour de Ski. The skiing star will compete in sprint – for the first time in 1,492 days.
Ready for Sprint – After 1,492 Days: "I'm Scared"

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The Norwegian skiing giant Therese Johaug is back – and on the hunt for her fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. Can title defender Jessie Diggins or Swedish hope Ebba Andersson challenge her? Here is everything you need to know about the tour.
Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

2025 is a packed sports year with many major championships. Here we have selected 13 Swedish stars who will be in focus.
The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars

List: Five Super Comebacks

The driving forces are many and different. Some feel a sense of longing, others that they are not finished.
List: Five Super Comebacks

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

The Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"

It was a planned Norwegian victory in the women's 20 kilometer classical in Davos on Sunday. But it was not the big favorite Therese Johaug who took it home – but a 36-year-old long-distance specialist.
The Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"

Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

She hunted for the season's first podium place in the World Championship. But Ebba Andersson finished fourth – and was a whole 47.
Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

Karlsson is holding back: "Taking it slow"

The distance star Frida Karlsson missed the podium by a few seconds on Friday. Now the 25-year-old is choosing to skip Sunday's skiathlon in the World Championship in Lillehammer due to her injury problems.
Karlsson is holding back: "Taking it slow"

Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

Therese Johaug is back as a winner in the cross-country skiing World Championship. The comebacking Norwegian took home 10 kilometers freestyle in Lillehammer.
Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium

After the Premiere Success - Junior World Champion Gets a Chance

After the Swedish premiere success in Ruka, the World Championship in skiing continues in Lillehammer. Then, two Swedish Junior World Championship winners from last season get the chance – Evelina Crüsell and Alvar Myhlback.
After the Premiere Success - Junior World Champion Gets a Chance

Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

Frida Karlsson is skipping the 20 km freestyle event. Instead, she will help to develop perfect skis for the Swedish skiers.
Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"

The Sunny Preparations Behind the Success: "Strong Body"

One moment Tenerife warmth. The next moment Ruka cold.
The Sunny Preparations Behind the Success: "Strong Body"

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