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Poromaa Frustrated After Norwegians Dominate Lahtis Ski Race

In four of the five miles, William Poromaa kept up. Then the Norwegians took off.
Poromaa Frustrated After Norwegians Dominate Lahtis Ski Race

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

Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"

William Poromaa was the best Swedish skier on the freestyle mile in Holmenkollen with a sixth place. He was beaten by the cross-country skier Einar Hedegart.
Biathlete beat Poromaa: "Doesn't meet the standard"

Poromaa second in Holmenkollen: "Damn pleased"

First World Cup victory in January and World Championship silver on the 50km. Now William Poromaa struck with a second place in Holmenkollen.
Poromaa second in Holmenkollen: "Damn pleased"

Sundling Ill - Misses World Cup Weekend

Jonna Sundling will miss this weekend's World Cup competitions in Holmenkollen. The triple World Championship gold medalist has fallen ill.
Sundling Ill - Misses World Cup Weekend

No Frida Karlsson in Holmenkollen

The effort from 50 kilometers cross-country skiing in slushy snow is not something you can joke about. The World Championship gold medalist on the distance, Frida Karlsson, is therefore opting out of this weekend's World Cup competitions in Oslo.
No Frida Karlsson in Holmenkollen

Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim can be summed up as a Swedish giant success with a total of eleven medals. And now this year's championship is being compared to the medal rain in Planica two years ago.
Swedish success at the World Championship: "I'm not surprised"

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

He didn't manage to silence Trondheim. But still, William Poromaas World Championship silver on the 50km, behind an otherworldly Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, felt almost like a gold.
Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

He didn't manage to silence Trondheim. But still, William Poromaa's World Championship silver on the 50km, behind an otherworldly Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, felt almost like a gold.
Silver-Wille: "I'll never forget this day"

Anger skips the five-mile race – reserve gets the chance becomes: Anger skips the five-mile race – reserve gets the chance

There will be no five-mile race for Edvin Anger. A decision he has made himself.
Anger skips the five-mile race – reserve gets the chance becomes: Anger skips the five-mile race – reserve gets the chance

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"

Emotional Storm for World Championship Debutant: "Sickly Proud"

Truls Gisselman will not forget his World Championship debut. It contained everything: joy, despair – and in the end a bronze medal.
Emotional Storm for World Championship Debutant: "Sickly Proud"

Swedish World Championship bronze – after sprint drama

Sweden's cross-country skiers took bronze in the World Championship relay in Trondheim – after Edvin Anger lost the sprint for silver against Switzerland. The Norwegians were completely superior and decided the gold battle early.
Swedish World Championship bronze – after sprint drama

World Championship Relay Postponed – Ski Jumping Cancelled

The cross-country skiers' World Championship relay in Trondheim is threatened by storm winds – and has been postponed by half an hour. The World Championship competition in Nordic combined – where they were supposed to start with ski jumping – is simultaneously cancelled.
World Championship Relay Postponed – Ski Jumping Cancelled

Calle Halfvarsson Withdraws from Ski World Championship Due to Illness

Veteran Calle Halfvarsson's ski World Championship in Trondheim is over. Halfvarsson was selected to compete in Wednesday's sprint relay, but was forced to withdraw in the morning due to cold symptoms.
Calle Halfvarsson Withdraws from Ski World Championship Due to Illness

Sweden's Sprint Relay Shake-Up: Ribom Benched for Dahlqvist

The World Championship circus is rolling on, and on Wednesday, the sprint relay is waiting. Then Emma Ribom will be benched, despite being the reigning World Champion together with Jonna Sundling.
Sweden's Sprint Relay Shake-Up: Ribom Benched for Dahlqvist

Klæbo's Golden Streak: On the Verge of Breaking Northug's Record

Three gold medals out of three possible. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, 28, dominates the World Championship in cross-country skiing on home ground – and is close to breaking Northug's gold record.
Klæbo's Golden Streak: On the Verge of Breaking Northug's Record

Norwegian Triumph: Klæbo Dominates as Swedes Miss Podium in Snowstorm

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo was unbeatable – and celebrated the World Championship gold on home soil. No Swedish joy spread in the snowstorm.
Norwegian Triumph: Klæbo Dominates as Swedes Miss Podium in Snowstorm

Trondheim's Tricky Weather: Will Snow Turn to Slush for Ski Races?

Snowfall that will turn into rain. The weather in Trondheim can become a nightmare for the skiers in today's cross-country race on the World Championship tracks.
Trondheim's Tricky Weather: Will Snow Turn to Slush for Ski Races?

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.
Can Broccoli Sprouts Boost Athletic Performance? Swedish Athletes Think So

Sweden's Ski Stars Gear Up for World Championship Showdown in Trondheim

10 km classic style is on the program at the World Championship in Trondheim on Tuesday. They are competing for Sweden.
Sweden's Ski Stars Gear Up for World Championship Showdown in Trondheim

William Poromaa: "Many appreciate the brutal"

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim is historic. For the first time, women and men are competing in the same distances.
William Poromaa: "Many appreciate the brutal"

Long-awaited World Championship gold for Klæbo: "About time"

The Sprint King Johannes Høsflot Klæbo finally got his long-awaited distance gold. The Norwegian sprinted home to the World Championship gold in skiathlon – ahead of a trio of compatriots.
Long-awaited World Championship gold for Klæbo: "About time"

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
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