Frida Karlsson was completely dominant in the skiathlon. Ebba Andersson was an impressive second. In Thursday's 10-kilometer freestyle, Swedish women's cross-country skiers are chasing new Olympic medals. In addition, reigning champion Walter Wallberg will defend his Olympic gold in moguls.
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WorldFigure skaters Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan make history, and Tove Kohala throws herself onto the luge track. In addition, the Wranå siblings can secure a blue-and-yellow curling medal. These are three Swedish highlights from Monday's Olympic competitions in Italy.
SportsSki 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.
SportsThe Winter Olympics are back in Central Europe for the first time in 20 years, and many of the families and friends of the Swedish Olympic athletes will travel to Italy. But will they be able to meet during the Games? "Hopefully I'll get a chance to have a coffee or go for a walk with them," says biathlon star Sebastian Samuelsson.
SportsAfter a strong start, Sweden is in a slump in mixed doubles curling. The third straight loss, a crushing 9–0 defeat, came against Norway after a series of serious Swedish mistakes.
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