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Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Norway's men dominate all opposition in the World Championship in cross-country skiing. Even when barely any of them show up at the start.
Norwegian dominance despite major dropout

Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Overload injury in the foot stopped her from the Tour de Ski. Now Frida Karlsson is ready for the World Cup again.
Frida Karlsson back – racing in Les Rousses

Klæbo historic – Anger ninth: "Good but sour"

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has now equaled Dario Cologna's record with four victories in the Tour de Ski. Edvin Anger became the best Swedish skier on ninth place.
Klæbo historic – Anger ninth: "Good but sour"

Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won Saturday's skiathlon and is storming towards his fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. William Poromaa was the best Swedish skier, finishing 18th.
Klæbo celebrated – the Swedes far behind

The pole break cost - a minute behind in total

The Swedish jumper Edvin Anger broke the pole already at the start and was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the World Cup sprint in Tour de Ski. This means he loses time in the total.
The pole break cost - a minute behind in total

After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

Edvin Anger has a new podium spot in sight in the Tour de Ski. The 22-year-old easily advanced from the sprint qualifier in Val di Fiemme.
After the Success – Anger Advances Easily

Anger on the podium in Tour de Ski: "Completely crazy"

Edvin Anger pulled off a major upset in the Tour de Ski when he came second in the pursuit race and is now second overall in the tour. This was the best way to start 2025, says the Swede.
Anger on the podium in Tour de Ski: "Completely crazy"

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.
Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

Anger pleased with fifth place overall: "Still a long way to go"

Edvin Anger continues to show his skills in the Tour de Ski. The 22-year-old was more than a minute slower than the Norwegian stage winner Harald Østberg Amundsen, but is fifth overall in the tour.
Anger pleased with fifth place overall: "Still a long way to go"

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.
Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

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?

Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

Frida Karlsson won the Tour de Ski two years ago. But the upcoming ski tour forces her to abstain due to foot problems.
Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

Poromaa's failure in Davos: "Just too bad"

A lightning-fast start raised hopes of a Swedish podium spot in Davos. But William Poromaa's day on the ski tracks ended in minor key.
Poromaa's failure in Davos: "Just too bad"

The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

A cold stopped Linn Svahn in Lillehammer. Her replacement Moa Lundgren also fell ill.
The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

Halfvarsson dropped out: "Skiing with half a body"

Already during the warm-up, he felt that something was wrong. Nevertheless, Calle Halfvarsson went out on the skiathlon in Lillehammer – and was forced to break off early.
Halfvarsson dropped out: "Skiing with half a body"

Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"

Norwegian Championships in skiing. Or the World Cup, as it is also called.
Best Swedish skier beaten by ten Norwegians: "Too bad"

Poromaa received unexpected help: "Never experienced it before"

William Poromaa got unexpected drafting help on the track. A hare appeared in front of him.
Poromaa received unexpected help: "Never experienced it before"

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"

Burman's odd warm-up: "Must have been a troll"

Jens Burman became the best Swedish athlete in the World Championship premiere in Ruka – after an odd warm-up. I felt strange and very slow all of a sudden, says the skiing star after finishing seventh.
Burman's odd warm-up: "Must have been a troll"

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

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

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