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Klæbo pulls out of competition – 30 minutes before start

Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo will not participate in the 20-kilometer race in Finnish Ruka on Sunday. The news comes just half an hour before the start.

Klæbo pulls out of competition – 30 minutes before start

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"

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Last year, cross-country skier Moa Ilar took her first World Championship victory when she was the fastest in the 20 km mass start in Ruka. But when this year's World Cup season kicks off at the same venue, Ilar will be watching from the sidelines.

They get to ride the premiere – Ilar just misses out

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

William Poromaa and Calle Halfvarsson are included in the team for the World Cup premiere. Thus, the cross-country skiing national team travels to Ruka with all its stars.

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

The Upset: Canadian Defeated the Swedes

The Swedish premiere was a Canadian bullseye. Olivier Léveillé outperformed the Swedish skiers and sensationally won the 10 km freestyle in Bruksvallarna.

The Upset: Canadian Defeated the Swedes

Anger on Fire - Won Again in Bruksvallarna

Edvin Anger has opened the ski season in the best possible way. The 22-year-old won the 10 kilometer classical event at the Swedish premiere, and thus took his second victory in two days.

Anger on Fire - Won Again in Bruksvallarna