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Seven Deaths Linked to Controversial Cosmic Medical Record System

In seven deaths over the past two and a half years, the Cosmic medical record system has been identified as a contributing factor in healthcare deviation reports, according to SVT's "Uppdrag granskning".

Million-dollar blow for the Ski World Cup last year - worse than expected

The World Ski Championships in Trondheim last year ended with a larger-than-expected deficit - equivalent to 43.8 million Norwegian kroner.

Wins new Swedish championship gold - played for his father with heart problems

Mika Kohonen is on sick leave from his job as coach of floorball club Storvreta. After the Swedish Championship win, he was praised by his son, Gabriel Kohonen.

Rock carving found in Tanum, but to be reburied

A rock carving that has been hidden for 200 years has been rediscovered in Tanum. The discovery - the largest in the World Heritage Site in over 30 years - will, however, be buried again. Unfortunately, it is located in the middle of a forest road, says antiquarian Hans Lundenmark.

Couples looking for marriage can get married in a unique location, Ornässtugan in Dalarna

In September, five selected couples will have the chance to get married in a historic location that exudes the spirit of Gustav Vasa - Ornässtugan in Dalarna. The Swedish Property Administration (SFV) is opening its doors and promoting weddings in different settings.

Major vandalism at Falun high school - classes cancelled

A high school in Falun was subjected to extensive vandalism over the weekend, including broken furniture and smashed windows. Classes were canceled on Monday, Falu-Kuriren reports.

New Olympic rule bans anyone who has changed gender from competing as women

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is introducing gender verification tests for women at the 2028 Olympics. Transgender women are barred from competing as women.

Frida Karlsson is open to continuing her career after Falun 2027

Frida Karlsson has changed her mind - it is not certain that she will retire after the home World Cup in Falun in 2027. "I have said that I will retire after next season, but..." says the cross-country skiing star ahead of this weekend's World Cup finale.

World Cup season over for Poromaa: Right decision

William Poromaa is following in the footsteps of his national team colleague Edvin Anger by ending his World Cup season early. The Swedish cross-country skier is looking forward to the final competition weekends.

Swedish success in Lahti - Sundling defeated Svahn

It was a Swedish one-two in the women's World Cup sprint in Lahti, Finland. Jonna Sundling got revenge on Linn Svahn after the Olympic sprint, where Svahn took gold ahead of Sundling. "Great to be back," Sundling said on Viaplay's broadcast.

Ebba Andersson far behind in Orsa-Grönklitt Ski Classics race after Olympic win

Victory in the five-mile race at the Olympics - but when Ebba Andersson ran the same distance in the Ski Classics cross-country race in Orsa-Grönklitt, she finished a distant tenth.

Ebba Andersson skips the World Cup for long-distance running

Olympic gold medalist Ebba Andersson is skipping this weekend's World Cup cross-country skiing competitions. She plans to run a long-distance race instead.

Anger's season could be over: It's been tough

Poor results and illness - the season has been a struggle for cross-country skier Edvin Anger. Now the 23-year-old is opening up about the possibility that his World Cup season could be over.

After the fever - Weng beat Karlsson in sprint drama

Frida Karlsson had the upper hand - but was beaten in the run-up to the World Cup skiathlon in Falun. The Swedish ski star came third. Norwegian Heidi Weng took home the sprint victory ahead of American Jessie Diggins. Far beyond expectations, Karlsson told Viaplay.

Emma Ribom will not start Sunday's World Cup skiathlon in Falun

The Swedish cross-country team impressed - Klæbo won again

Surprise star Johan Ekberg finished a fine 15th in the skiathlon at the World Cup in Falun. It was the best result of his career. Olympic champion Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won, finishing ahead of compatriots Harald Østberg Amundsen and Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget.

Svahn on Olympic 50-kilometre chaos: It shouldn't happen like that

Linn Svahn is critical of Sweden's handling of the final Olympic five-mile race, where only two of Sweden's five possible blue-and-yellow skiers made it to the start. "I don't think it should be like that," she told Viaplay after the World Cup victory in Falun.

After Olympic gold, Svahn also wins World Cup sprint in Falun

Linn Svahn won the World Cup sprint in Falun. The skiing star dominated the competition from the qualifying round to the final. The Olympic gold medalist in Italy won ahead of Norway's Kristine Stavås Skistad and Switzerland's Nadine Fähndrich.

After the Olympics - I feel terrible in my stomach

Sweden had four places in the women's Olympic 5,000m, but only had two at the start. This has raised the question - where did the rest of the Swedes go? If I had stayed, I would gladly have gone, says Johanna Hagström.

Criticism of the Olympic race: I would prefer 30 kilometres

Ebba Andersson won gold in the first-ever Olympic women's 5-mile race. Now voices are being raised that it should have been the last one too. "I would prefer 30 miles," says national team runner Johanna Hagström.

Lage Sofienlund defends Kristine Stavås Skistad, says a lot of ugly things are being written

Norwegian cross-country skiing star Kristine Stavås Skistad left the Olympics disappointed. Now her coach, Lage Sofienlund, is protesting the way the 27-year-old has been treated on social media, among other things.

New setback: Halfvarsson ill ahead of World Cup in Falun

The illness crisis affecting the cross-country skiing team continues even after the Olympics. Now, Calle Halfvarsson has also fallen ill ahead of this weekend's World Cup events in Falun.