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Another Russian cleared to compete at 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics
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Another Russian cleared to compete at 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

Russian and Belarusian citizens are allowed to compete under certain circumstances at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Now a third athlete from Russia has been given the green light to participate, the International Olympic Committee announced
After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize
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After the thinning: They can get the Jerring Prize

Thirteen candidates have become eight. Last year's winner Truls Möregårdh, ski queen Jonna Sundling and the successful team Mjällby are some who are still in the fight for the Jerring Prize
The star may get a new chance at the Olympics – in a different sport
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The star may get a new chance at the Olympics – in a different sport

Orienteering star Tove Alexandersson may get another chance at the Winter Olympics – in trail running. But the decision won't be made until this summer
No Olympics for Tove Alexandersson
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No Olympics for Tove Alexandersson

It was all about the World Cup ski mountaineering competition in Solitude. But things didn't work out all the way in the mixed relay for Tove Alexandersson and Jerker Lysell
World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"
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World Cup heroes can receive unique Merit Gold: "Mighty"

Six World Cup gold medals out of six possible in Norwegian ski tracks. Then the women's cross-country team can be awarded a unique Bragdguld
Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize
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Can write new history – nominees for the Jerring Prize

The last time a football team won the Jerring Prize was the men's national team after winning bronze at the World Cup in 1994. Now Mjällby has a chance for the Allsvenskan gold medal - despite the fact that the prize's statutes stipulate that the achievement must have been made against international opposition
The Skrällgang could be the team of the year
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The Skrällgang could be the team of the year

Mjällby's Swedish Championship gold medal became world news – now the Swedish championship team can be named Team of the Year at the Sports Awards.
Tove Alexandersson Wins 37th World Championship Gold in Mountain Running
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Tove Alexandersson Wins 37th World Championship Gold in Mountain Running

Tove Alexandersson chose to opt out of the orienteering World Cup finals. Instead, she took the opportunity to take a superior VM gold – in mountain running
Tove Alexandersson Overcomes Injury to Finish Second in Canfranc Marathon
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Tove Alexandersson Overcomes Injury to Finish Second in Canfranc Marathon

Tove Alexandersson was on her way to victory in the brutal mountain run Canfranc marathon. Then disaster struck, leaving her bloody and in need of ambulance care
Helena Bergman Returns to Orienteering for European Championship
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Helena Bergman Returns to Orienteering for European Championship

She has several World Championship and European Championship gold medals on her merit list, but has not run for the orienteering national team since 2018. Now Helena Bergman (formerly Jansson) makes a comeback in the blue and yellow jersey – the 39-year-old is selected for the sprint European Championship in Belgium
Tove Alexandersson Skips European Championship to Focus on Olympics
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Tove Alexandersson Skips European Championship to Focus on Olympics

Swedish orienteering star Tove Alexandersson is abstaining from the European Championship, according to Radiosporten. The 32-year-old, who has taken 17 European Championship medals, instead wants to focus on her effort in ski mountaineering, new Olympic Games discipline in Milan and Cortina next year
Tove Alexandersson Suffers First O-ringen Senior Class Defeat
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Tove Alexandersson Suffers First O-ringen Senior Class Defeat

Tove Alexandersson did not manage to catch up with the Swiss Simona Aebersold when O-ringen in Jönköping was decided with a pursuit start. This was the first time that Tove Alexandersson, Stora Tuna, lost an O-ringen as a senior
Simona Aebersold Defeats Tove Alexandersson Again at O-Ringen
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Simona Aebersold Defeats Tove Alexandersson Again at O-Ringen

Just like during the World Championship's long distance, Tove Alexandersson had to see herself beaten by the Swiss Simona Aebersold when O-Ringen started just outside Jönköping on Monday.
Tove Alexandersson Matches Simone Niggli's World Championship Gold Record
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Tove Alexandersson Matches Simone Niggli's World Championship Gold Record

Tove Alexandersson equaled the Swiss legend Simone Niggli in the number of World Championship gold medals when Sweden won the women's relay on the final day of the World Championship in Kuopio, Finland. It actually does not mean that much, she says to SVT
Swedish Silver at World Orienteering Championship in Finland
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Swedish Silver at World Orienteering Championship in Finland

Martin Regborn took silver in the long distance at the World Championship in orienteering in Kuopio. It is among the most exhausting things I have done, said the medalist to SVT
Alexandersson's Mistakes Cost Her Gold in Orienteering Final
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Alexandersson's Mistakes Cost Her Gold in Orienteering Final

Tove Alexandersson was on her way to yet another gold in the World Championship in orienteering in Kuopio, Finland. Instead, the Swedish star made two costly mistakes in the end and finished in second place in the long distance
Sweden's Women Struggle in Idre Orienteering Relay Without Star Alexandersson
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Sweden's Women Struggle in Idre Orienteering Relay Without Star Alexandersson

Sweden had to manage without the big star Tove Alexandersson. Then the blue and yellow first team had to settle for a sixth place in the World Cup relay in orienteering in Idre
Alexandersson Triumphs Again Despite Major Mistake in World Cup
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Alexandersson Triumphs Again Despite Major Mistake in World Cup

Tove Alexandersson followed up the victory in the World Cup premiere with another win. At the same time, the Swedish men took all the top four places
Tove Alexandersson Criticizes Media for Misinterpreting Her Views
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Tove Alexandersson Criticizes Media for Misinterpreting Her Views

Tove Alexandersson is critical of how the media has interpreted her notable statements about Russian athletes. "I have taken it very badly", writes the Swedish orienteering star in an open letter
Debate Over Russian Athletes' Participation Divides Orienteering Community
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Debate Over Russian Athletes' Participation Divides Orienteering Community

Tove Alexandersson welcomes Russian and Belarusian athletes despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Gustav Bergman, national team colleague of the orienteering star, disagrees
Tove Alexandersson Supports Russian Athletes' Return to Ski World Cup
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Tove Alexandersson Supports Russian Athletes' Return to Ski World Cup

Tove Alexandersson welcomes the fact that Russian athletes are back in the World Cup in cross-country skiing despite the war in Ukraine. All Russians I know are completely fantastic and incredible people and I really think they should be allowed to participate and compete, says the 32-year-old to SVT
Can Broccoli Sprouts Boost Athletic Performance? Swedish Athletes Think So
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Can Broccoli Sprouts Boost Athletic Performance? Swedish Athletes Think So

The sports stars are lining up to sing the praises of vegetables. Is it just money that talks? William Poromaa is in any case certain that broccoli can help him to the World Championship podium
The People's Favorite
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The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love
Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala
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Guide: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Sports Gala

Royal starlight, expected prize rain over Armand Duplantis and a new "Svennis" tribute. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sports Gala
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