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Klaebo and Sundling defend cross country sprint titles

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Jonna Sundling and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo both successfully defended their sprint cross country titles at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Planica on Thursday.

After striking gold in Oberstdorf two years ago, Sundling led a Swedish clean sweep with the nation occupying the top four spots in the final.

Ad The 28-year-old claimed her third world title ahead of Emma Ribom who took silver, 0.87s behind, while Maja Dahlqvist — who combined with Sundling to win the team sprint gold medal two years ago — finished in third for bronze.

World Championships'A lot of fun!' — Klaebo says he loves racing at Planica40 MINUTES AGO Compatriot Linn Svahn just missed out on a podium spot in fourth, while Norwegian duo Kristine Stavaas Skistad and Tiril Udnes Weng finished in fifth and sixth respectively.

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