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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

Sundling gets new gold chance

Jonna Sundling took the World Championship's first gold, in sprint. She is also selected to run Sunday's skiathlon, just like Emma Ribom who also ran the sprint.

Sundling gets new gold chance

Skiing boss dismisses Swedish record chances

It will not be a Swedish medal record at the World Championship in Trondheim, says national team manager Anders Byström. > We have a completely different opposition now, one must be honest about that.

Skiing boss dismisses Swedish record chances

Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the World Championships in Nordic Skiing

Karlsson vs Johaug, Sundling vs Skistad, Anger vs Klæbo. The World Championship in Trondheim is filled with hot Swedish-Norwegian duels – and more than that.

Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the World Championships in Nordic Skiing

Gold heroes can get World Championship chance

Märta Rosenberg and Anton Grahn achieved success at the U23 World Championship. Now the gold duo is being rewarded by getting to accompany the Swedish team to the Ski World Championship in Trondheim.

Gold heroes can get World Championship chance

Andersson's success – first win in over a year

It's about being the best when it matters. Just ask Ebba Andersson.

Andersson's success – first win in over a year

Disaster for World Championship Skiers - Linn Svahn Back in Earnest

Ski star Linn Svahn has had a tough season, but was the fastest of all in the classical sprint qualifier in the World Cup competition in Falun. In the men's qualifier, Edvin Anger was third, but for two World Championship skiers, the day ended in a fiasco.

Disaster for World Championship Skiers - Linn Svahn Back in Earnest

Linn Svahn back in the World Cup – competing in Falun

Linn Svahn has not competed since Tour de Ski. First due to "high load", and then she fell ill before the National Championships.

Linn Svahn back in the World Cup – competing in Falun

World Championship team ready - "Prepared for enormous pressure"

Both William Poromaa and Ebba Andersson finished the National Championship with a form announcement. But the routine can be at least as important in the World Championship team to Trondheim.

World Championship team ready - "Prepared for enormous pressure"

Overwhelming National Championship Gold for Poromaa and Andersson

William Poromaa was superior in the Swedish Championship mass start in Borås. And it was at least as hectic afterwards.

Overwhelming National Championship Gold for Poromaa and Andersson

The Joyful News: World Stars Compete in the National Championship

The Ski World Championship in Trondheim is approaching, but before that, the Swedish Championship will be decided in Borås. A championship that appears not to lack star power.

The Joyful News: World Stars Compete in the National Championship

Stars skip the World Cup

Ebba Andersson, Frida Karlsson and William Poromaa are all skipping the World Cup competition in Swiss Engadin this weekend. The trio, who achieved success last weekend, are already entering World Championship preparations.

Stars skip the World Cup

Norwegian star back in the World Cup

The Norwegian star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is making a comeback in the World Championship in this weekend's competitions in Swiss Engadin. On the other hand, Therese Johaug is opting out.

Norwegian star back in the World Cup

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

Now William Poromaa knows how it feels to win in the World Cup. The 24-year-old sprinted past Iivo Niskanen for his first individual career victory.

Poromaa took his first win: "Completely crazy"

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"