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Myhlback runs Tour de Ski – Sundling stands out
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Myhlback runs Tour de Ski – Sundling stands out

Alvar Myhlback already had a free spot for the Tour de Ski. The question was whether the 19-year-old would accept it
Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"
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Myhlback: "Maybe I haven't been completely open and honest"

Shooting star Alvar Myhlback, 19, has been selected for the Winter Olympics. But the long-distance running specialist doesn't see himself as up to the challenge of a classic 5000
Myhlback selected for the Olympics
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Myhlback selected for the Olympics

He has long prioritized long-distance running over the World Cup and the Olympics. But now skier Alvar Myhlback has been selected for the Winter Games in Italy
Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics
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Westman gets to go to Italy – selected for the Olympics

In Beijing 2022 she became the first Swedish female ski jumper in an Olympic Games. Now Frida Westman is ready for the Winter Games in Italy in February
Tough times again for the skiers: "Gotta be honest"
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Tough times again for the skiers: "Gotta be honest"

Gustaf Berglund was the best Swede in 15th place when Norway again stood for a demonstration of power in the 10 kilometer freestyle in Davos. For the Swedish skiers, things still look tough
Swedish stars stand over Davos: "As planned"
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Swedish stars stand over Davos: "As planned"

As expected, Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson and William Poromaa are missing from the cross-country team squad for this week's World Cup competitions in Davos.
Powerful Swedish start – Olympic squad nailed?
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Powerful Swedish start – Olympic squad nailed?

Good luck to the women's skiers who want to make it to the Swedish Olympic team in cross-country skiing. After two World Cup weekends, all eight A-team skiers have been on the podium
New Swedish fiasco – Berglund best in 29th place
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New Swedish fiasco – Berglund best in 29th place

It was a tough day for the Swedes in the men's 10 km freestyle in Trondheim. Seven Norwegians in the top place put an end to the World Cup weekend
Anger's anger after the race: "Terribly bad"
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Anger's anger after the race: "Terribly bad"

It was a tough skiathlon for the Swedish men, while the Norwegians paraded. Edvin Anger was the best Swede, but was very unhappy after the race
Poromaa prepares for its last skiathlon: “Shittragic”
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Poromaa prepares for its last skiathlon: “Shittragic”

William Poromaa is not entirely happy that today's skiathlon will be the only one before the Olympics. He is also not happy with his conditions for this season's World Cup debut
Guide: Everything you need to know about the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere
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Guide: Everything you need to know about the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere

Why did Alvar Myhlback change? How will Frida Karlsson find the form that Ebba Andersson has already shown? And where is Calle Halfvarsson? Many questions - here are the answers ahead of the cross-country skiing World Cup premiere in Ruka.
Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws
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Myhlback in the World Cup – Svahn withdraws

Vasaloppet winner Alvar Myhlback is in the Swedish cross-country squad for this weekend's World Cup premiere in Ruka. However, both Linn Svahn and William Poromaa are missing
Poromaa ill – may miss World Cup premiere
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Poromaa ill – may miss World Cup premiere

William Poromaa is ill and looks set to miss the World Cup premiere in Ruka next week. In his and several other top names' absence, Johan Ekberg won the freestyle race that concluded the Swedish premiere in Gällivare
Favorite victories in Gällivare – Anger got revenge
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Favorite victories in Gällivare – Anger got revenge

Edvin Anger was outsprinted by Anton Grahn in Friday's sprint, but the following day he got his revenge. The 23-year-old was superior in the first distance race of the season, the 10 km classic
The answer to the Norwegian ski girl: "Will be disappointed"
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The answer to the Norwegian ski girl: "Will be disappointed"

Do the Swedish national team skiers compete too little? Norwegian cross-country star Harald Östberg Amundsen thinks so and calls them "cowards". Yes, we have received a lot of criticism in the media about it
Ski Star Edvin Anger Impresses in Running with Remarkable Performance
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Ski Star Edvin Anger Impresses in Running with Remarkable Performance

Running is experiencing a renaissance – among cross-country skiers. One who has impressed particularly on the running tracks is the muscle package Edvin Anger
Poromaa Falls Short of 30-Minute Goal in Swedish Championship 10K
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Poromaa Falls Short of 30-Minute Goal in Swedish Championship 10K

Cross-country skiing star William Poromaa swapped skis for running shoes during the weekend's Swedish Championship in Hässelby and aimed to run ten kilometers in 30 minutes. This was missed
Olympic Mogul Skiers Opt for Blue and White Gear for Competitive Edge
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Olympic Mogul Skiers Opt for Blue and White Gear for Competitive Edge

It is not all sports where the clothes play a greater role. But in mogul skiing, the competition suit can make the decision
Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury
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Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Wallberg Secures Spot Despite Injury

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I'm going to be at my best to defend it, says the 25-year-old
Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot
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Injured Olympic Champion Walter Wallberg Secures Milan-Cortina Spot

Despite not skiing yet, injured Walter Wallberg is one of the first Swedes to get a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in nine months. I will be at my best to defend the gold, says the 25-year-old
Swedish Cross-Country Relays at Risk of Disappearing
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Swedish Cross-Country Relays at Risk of Disappearing

There will be no cross-country relays in the World Cup this winter. And in the long run, the relays may disappear from the championships as well
Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach
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Olympic Gold Medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter Joins Swedish Ski Team as Coach

With the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina as the season's major goals, the national cross-country team is sharpening its operations. The World Championship gold team on the women's side remains intact – with the former Olympic gold medalist Ida Ingemarsdotter as a replacement for the dismissed coach Andreas Domeij
Poromaa Frustrated After Norwegians Dominate Lahtis Ski Race
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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
Frida Karlsson Skips Lahtis 50km, No Showdown with Johaug
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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
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