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Svahn on the sprint podium: "A little lacking"
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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
Norwegian double victory in pursuit
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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
Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"
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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
Johaug after tough tour start: "More is required"
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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
Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson
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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
Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"
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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
Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"
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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
Ready for Sprint – After 1,492 Days: "I'm Scared"
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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
Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?
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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
The Sports Year 2025 – Here are the Swedish Stars
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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
List: Five Super Comebacks
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List: Five Super Comebacks

The driving forces are many and different. Some feel a sense of longing, others that they are not finished
Johaug's turnaround – racing the Tour de Ski
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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
The Sensation - Ousted Johaug: "Can't Believe It"
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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
Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer
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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
Karlsson is holding back: "Taking it slow"
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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
Johaug's Revenge - No Swedes on the Podium
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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
After the Premiere Success - Junior World Champion Gets a Chance
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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
Karlsson's new role: "Take out a gold pair with Linn"
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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
The Sunny Preparations Behind the Success: "Strong Body"
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The Sunny Preparations Behind the Success: "Strong Body"

One moment Tenerife warmth. The next moment Ruka cold
Tributes to Karlsson: "Incredibly Impressive"
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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
Karlsson crushed Johaug: "My best race"
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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
I believe we'll see the old great Johaug
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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
Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede
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Johaug's tactic - pinning the favorite tag on the Swede

Therese Johaug believes in Ebba Andersson. And Andersson believes in Johaug
The interest in Johaug is extreme
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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
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