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The hit star is sick, then Calle Halfvarsson gets the chance
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The hit star is sick, then Calle Halfvarsson gets the chance

Cross-country ski veteran Calle Halfvarsson, 36, will be given a chance in the men's Olympic relay. He will form the Swedish team alongside Johan Häggström, William Poromaa, and Edvin Anger
Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland
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Olympic guide: Heated hockey derby against Finland

A heated Nordic derby is on the cards when Tre Kronor takes on arch-rivals Finland on Friday. In addition, Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is chasing his third Olympic gold - and figure skater Ilia Malinin is chasing his first individual Olympic medal
Now the king is threatened - by the shooter who threw the gun
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Now the king is threatened - by the shooter who threw the gun

For once, Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is not the main favorite in an Olympic race. Countryman Einar Hedegart has traded his gun - for gold?
Ribom gets the chance, team wants to protect her
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Ribom gets the chance, team wants to protect her

Emma Ribom has been given the chance to replace Jonna Sundling in the Olympic mile race tomorrow. But she was not allowed to speak to the media before the race
Swedish sensation totally surreal in Olympic skiathlon debut
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Swedish sensation totally surreal in Olympic skiathlon debut

When should you do the race of your life if not in an Olympic debut? Truls Gisselman was the Swedish exclamation point in Sunday's skiathlon. It's surreal, you can't believe it's true, says the 24-year-old from Bollnäs after finishing seventh
Olympic Guide: Will Lindsey Vonn win gold with a torn cruciate ligament?
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Olympic Guide: Will Lindsey Vonn win gold with a torn cruciate ligament?

Ski stars Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson gave Sweden a successful start to the Olympics with gold and silver in the skiathlon - today the men's cross-country skiers are competing in the same event. In Cortina, alpine legend Lindsey Vonn will try to win a medal in the downhill despite a torn cruciate ligament
The Swedish team is ready to overcome a disadvantage
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The Swedish team is ready to overcome a disadvantage

Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out
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Swedish Olympic squad complete, Monsén is left out

Speed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee
Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot
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Sweden's exception gives medal duo an Olympic spot

They lack recent results that would justify an Olympic spot. But the Swedish Olympic Committee is making an exception and selecting Jesper Tjäder and Henrik Harlaut, both former Olympic medalists, for the Games in Italy in February
Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal
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Calle Halfvarsson ready for the Olympics, going for a medal

One World Cup race was all that was needed. Calle Halfvarsson is ready for the Olympics in Italy after finishing sixth in Oberhof this weekend
Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand
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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand

The capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers
Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected
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Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected

Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February
Jens Burman gives up Olympic dream - of course it's boring
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Jens Burman gives up Olympic dream - of course it's boring

Jens Burman is giving up on his Olympic dream after a season full of setbacks. "It was a crappy season," he tells Expressen
Poromaa after the climb: It's idiotic
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Poromaa after the climb: It's idiotic

Ski star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo made history on Alpe Cermis in Val di Fiemme when he took home his fifth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. William Poromaa, who had a rib injury, became the best Swede on the final stage
When it hits you, you just want to disappear, William Poromaa says after unsuccessful sprint qualifying and suspected broken rib
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When it hits you, you just want to disappear, William Poromaa says after unsuccessful sprint qualifying and suspected broken rib

An already bad season. A suspected broken rib on top of that
Ilar third in qualifying, Poromaa eliminated
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Ilar third in qualifying, Poromaa eliminated

Moa Ilar continues to show good form in the Tour de Ski and advanced to third place in the sprint qualifying at the upcoming Olympic course in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Promising talent Alvar Myhlback finished tenth, but for William Poromaa the competition is over
Poromaa rib injury after fall at Tour de Ski: It hurts like hell
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Poromaa rib injury after fall at Tour de Ski: It hurts like hell

William Poromaa fell badly during the Tour de Ski and injured his ribs. "I'm in hellish pain," he tells Aftonbladet
Indicates the worst Swedish result: Just to forget
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Indicates the worst Swedish result: Just to forget

The brand-new format in the World Cup featured a mass start with a 5-kilometer heat in the third stage of the Tour de Ski. At that stage, many top stars were missing
Edvin Anger's long-awaited form report: Decent race
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Edvin Anger's long-awaited form report: Decent race

Edvin Anger finished fifth in the first distance race of the Tour de Ski, a 10-kilometer classic, and is fourth overall. "It's nice to have a decent race," he told Viaplay
Another Swedish men's skier gets an Olympic spot
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Another Swedish men's skier gets an Olympic spot

Another Swedish male skier gets a spot at the Olympics.
Gloomy Tour de Ski start for the Swedish men
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Gloomy Tour de Ski start for the Swedish men

Only one Swede advanced from the qualifiers; none reached the final. The blue-and-yellow cross-country skiers had a tough start at the Tour de Ski
Swedish stars eliminated in Tour de Ski, but blue and yellow still on top
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Swedish stars eliminated in Tour de Ski, but blue and yellow still on top

A big exclamation point on the women's side was Johanna Hagström. A lone source of joy among the men was Edvin Anger
Linn Svahn injured - misses Tour de Ski
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Linn Svahn injured - misses Tour de Ski

There will be no Tour de Ski for Linn Svahn. The Swedish cross-country star has been forced to withdraw from the race due to a foot injury
Guide: Everything to know about the Tour de Ski
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Guide: Everything to know about the Tour de Ski

Only twice has a Swedish skier won the Tour de Ski. Could it be time again when Sweden sends a giant squad to Italy? Here are the most important things to keep an eye on ahead of the ski classic
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