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Swedish cross-country skiers reportedly lose trust in team chief

Key Points
  • Swedish cross-country skiers reportedly express dissatisfaction with team chief Anders Byström.
  • Criticism focuses on communication, leadership, and handling of skier Linn Svahn during the Olympics.
  • The team won five gold medals at the Olympics despite the reported internal issues.

Swedish cross-country skiers have reportedly expressed widespread dissatisfaction with national team chief Anders Byström, according to reports from Expressen. The criticism, which comes after the team won five gold, four silver, and one bronze medal at the Olympics, focuses on communication, leadership, and the handling of skier Linn Svahn during the Games. Sources indicate that several skiers, speaking anonymously, have lost trust in Byström.

The issues reportedly include poor communication from coaches and the team chief, unclear leadership during championships, and a controversial decision involving Svahn, who was reportedly informed of her removal from a race via text message. Byström has acknowledged the criticism, stating it is common in competitive sports. The team's Olympic success contrasts with these internal concerns.

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Anders Byström, national team chief

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