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Jonna Sundling wins World Cup finale in Lake Placid

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  • Jonna Sundling won the World Cup finale in Lake Placid, with Linn Svahn second.
  • Frida Karlsson and Jessie Diggins fell during the race, with Diggins ending her career.
  • Sweden reportedly tied a record with seven straight World Cup wins.

Jonna Sundling won the final World Cup race of the season in Lake Placid, USA, securing a Swedish one-two finish with Linn Svahn in second place. The 20-kilometer mass start in freestyle was reportedly eventful, with Frida Karlsson involved in a fall with Norway's Astrid Öyre Slind during the race, though Karlsson recovered to finish 15th. American skier Jessie Diggins also fell in one of the final descents in what was her last career race.

According to sources, the victory marked Sweden's seventh consecutive World Cup win, tying a record not seen since the 1980s. Swedish skiers expressed anticipation for post-race celebrations, with Maja Dahlqvist noting many were eager to party after the season ended.

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