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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"

Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

"Not a single surprise", "Today's joy topic". National team colleagues and competitors quickly lined up to praise Frida Karlsson.
Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"

Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

Therese Johaug reached the podium in her comeback, but the battle for victory was absent. A completely superior Frida Karlsson crushed all opposition and won the classic mile 46.
Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"

I believe we'll see the old great Johaug

What level will Therese Johaug reach in her comeback? The question divides the Swedish cross-country skiers ahead of the World Cup premiere. I don't think she'll be as superior as before she quit, says Maja Dahlqvist.
I believe we'll see the old great Johaug

Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede

Therese Johaug believes in Ebba Andersson. And Andersson believes in Johaug.
Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede

The interest in Johaug is extreme

This year's most talked-about comeback is near. The Therese Johaug circus has rolled into Ruka – and her first World Cup competition in over two and a half years is waiting.
The interest in Johaug is extreme

Johaug had to give in after a fierce battle

Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug failed to repeat Saturday's success when she won with almost a 40-second margin in the Norwegian premiere in Beitostølen. She had to give in to Heidi Weng, who won Sunday's 10 km freestyle with only 0.
Johaug had to give in after a fierce battle

Johaug's strong comeback - major victory in Beitostölen

Therese Johaug is back on the ski track – with a message. She was 39.
Johaug's strong comeback - major victory in Beitostölen

Tough buildup with daughter: "Tears were streaming"

The expectations are sky-high for Therese Johaug ahead of her winter comeback. But the pressure combined with becoming a mother became too much.
Tough buildup with daughter: "Tears were streaming"

Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the distance premiere

How will it go for Frida Karlsson? Can any talent surprise? What are the Norwegians doing? It's time for the cross-country skiers' Swedish premiere in Bruksvallarna – here's everything you need to know beforehand. .
Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the distance premiere

Johaug skips Sweden camp

The comebacking cross-country skiing queen Therese Johaug will not participate in the Norwegian national team's camp in Idre next week. "She chooses a slightly different setup than the one planned during the gathering now", writes her manager Jørn Ernst to Norwegian TV2.
Johaug skips Sweden camp

Johaug: "It's very unfortunate"

The Norwegian Ski Association is struggling financially. Comebacking superstar Therese Johaug is determined.
Johaug: "It's very unfortunate"

The world number one is threatened with a two-year ban

The doping case surrounding tennis star Jannik Sinner is now moving forward. The anti-doping organization Wada is appealing to the sports arbitration court, Cas, and wants to see Sinner banned for up to two years.
The world number one is threatened with a two-year ban

Therese Johaug's announcement: Not competing in the 2026 Olympic Games

Therese Johaug is making a comeback on the ski tracks this winter, but the Norwegian star's new venture will not be particularly long-lasting. In an interview with SVT, she is already closing the door to the Olympic Games in Italy 2026.
Therese Johaug's announcement: Not competing in the 2026 Olympic Games
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