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Therese Johaug Ends Career with Dominant 50km Victory in Lahti

Therese Johaug got her perfect ending when she on Sunday put a period to her career for the second time. But the Norwegian cross-country skiing star, who won the 50km race in Lahti with over a minute's margin, has changed her mind before.
Therese Johaug Ends Career with Dominant 50km Victory in Lahti

Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

Therese Johaug will not get a chance for revenge against Frida Karlsson. The Swedish World Champion will skip Sunday's 50km race in the World Cup in Lahtis.
Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug

Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

The ski star Therese Johaug did her last competition in her career last weekend with the 30km race in Holmenkollen – everyone thought. Now she is part of the team for this week's World Championship competition in Lahtis, announces the Norwegian cross-country national team in a press release.
Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

The Surprise Winner: "I've been fumbling a bit in the dark"

Everyone talked about Therese Johaug and Ebba Andersson. Then Moa Ilar struck with a knockout and crushed the world stars in Holmenkollen.
The Surprise Winner: "I've been fumbling a bit in the dark"

Andersson Disqualified: "I'm Damned"

The ski star Ebba Andersson finished third in the 20 kilometer classical style in the World Championship in Holmenkollen, but after the race came the message that the Swede was disqualified. I'm bloody angry, says Ebba Andersson.
Andersson Disqualified: "I'm Damned"

Johaug opens up to continue – for another week

On Sunday, Therese Johaug will end her elite career for the second time in her life. Or is she opening up for a continuation? I have to get revenge for Trondheim, says the Norwegian cross-country star.
Johaug opens up to continue – for another week

The consolation in Johaug's World Championship darkness: "My greatest gold"

Therese Johaug's comeback was not what she had dreamed of. But a missed World Championship gold is after all just a missed World Championship gold, says the Norwegian skiing icon.
The consolation in Johaug's World Championship darkness: "My greatest gold"

Sweden ruins Johaug's party: "Stumbling block for me"

Sweden is about to ruin Therese Johaug's big comeback. Today, the Norwegian is ending her championship career for the second time – with a last chance to win yet another World Championship gold.
Sweden ruins Johaug's party: "Stumbling block for me"

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

The Norwegian in tears after the defeat: "Jonna is better than me"

Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, 24, got Trondheim's most ungrateful task. The Norwegian debutante burst into tears after being outclassed by World Championship queen Jonna Sundling.
The Norwegian in tears after the defeat: "Jonna is better than me"

Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

It was set for a Norwegian relay gold. Then Jonna Sundling stepped into action – and delivered a finish that will go down in skiing history.
Sundling's feat behind new World Championship gold: "Cannonball"

Frida Karlsson Eyes 50km Glory After World Championship Bronze

It's not just Therese Johaug who looks enviously at Ebba Andersson's double World Championship gold. Frida Karlsson, bronze medalist on Tuesday's 10 kilometer classical, wants more.
Frida Karlsson Eyes 50km Glory After World Championship Bronze

Therese Johaug's Quest for Gold: Can She Overcome Ebba Andersson?

Silver again – after yet another lost duel against Ebba Andersson. I'm angry, very disappointed and damned, all at once, says a frustrated Therese Johaug.
Therese Johaug's Quest for Gold: Can She Overcome Ebba Andersson?

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

Norwegian Biathlon Stars Bø Brothers Begin Farewell Tour in Stockholm

The Norwegian biathlon giants Johannes Thingnes Bø and Tarjei Bø got extra energy ahead of the three last biathlon competitions of their lives through the show competition at Stockholm Stadium. It was a fantastic tribute, moving and special to get it from the Swedish people, says Thingnes Bø.
Norwegian Biathlon Stars Bø Brothers Begin Farewell Tour in Stockholm

Frida Karlsson's Game-Changing Ski Technique Stuns Experts

Forget the miss in the World Championship premiere, Frida Karlsson. Ahead of Tuesday's 10 kilometer classical, you should focus on your two incredible dominance victories this winter.
Frida Karlsson's Game-Changing Ski Technique Stuns Experts

Karlsson's World Championship Medal Miss: "Pretty Bad"

Frida Karlsson was sad and disappointed after missing a World Championship medal in the skiathlon race over 20 kilometers in Trondheim. Yes, that's me.
Karlsson's World Championship Medal Miss: "Pretty Bad"

Johaug's response to the Swedish "finger gesture"

The national team manager Anders Byström believes that World Championship gold medalist Ebba Andersson was forgotten in the pre-talk. It's well a middle finger to all who have talked about Johaug only, he says.
Johaug's response to the Swedish "finger gesture"

Ebba Andersson's golden moment: "Just wanted to scream out"

Ebba Andersson defended her World Championship gold in skiathlon. But she didn't know that when she crossed the finish line.
Ebba Andersson's golden moment: "Just wanted to scream out"

World Championship trend: slush and flooding

Sad news for the ski audience in Trondheim: Umbrellas are prohibited at the World Championship arena Granåsen. It's most sorry for those who are going to go and watch, says Sweden's William Poromaa about the weather forecast ahead of the weekend's skiathlon.
World Championship trend: slush and flooding

Johaug sets the record straight: No Olympic Games

It doesn't matter how many gold medals she takes at the World Championship in Trondheim. After the championship, she's retiring for good, says cross-country star Therese Johaug.
Johaug sets the record straight: No Olympic Games

Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"

Today, the Ski World Championship starts. With two of the championship's highlights right away.
Believe in a Swedish upset: "Chance to beat Klæbo"

Skiing boss dismisses Swedish record chances

It will not be a Swedish medal record at the World Championship in Trondheim, says national team manager Anders Byström. > We have a completely different opposition now, one must be honest about that.
Skiing boss dismisses Swedish record chances

Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the World Championships in Nordic Skiing

Karlsson vs Johaug, Sundling vs Skistad, Anger vs Klæbo. The World Championship in Trondheim is filled with hot Swedish-Norwegian duels – and more than that.
Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the World Championships in Nordic Skiing
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