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Canada's Mackie claims gold in U23 cross-country mass start
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Alison Mackie of Canada won gold in the women's 20-kilometre mass start free technique at the U23 World Ski Championships in Lillehammer, Norway, on Thursday. Teammate Xavier McKeever secured bronze in the men's event, marking Canada's second medal of the day. The races featured tight finishes amid strong international competition.
Swedish coach Johan Åkerman is parting ways with Norwegian club Lillehammer after just one season as head coach. The decision was made by mutual agreement.
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France's Milhan Laissus, Léonie Perry, Mathieu Blanc and Margot Tirloy won the gold medal in the U23 mixed relay at the World Junior and U23 Cross-Country Skiing Championships in Lillehammer, Norway, on Sunday. The team triumphed in a thrilling 4x5km race, edging out Norway for silver and Finland for bronze. The victory marks a strong performance for the French squad on Norwegian soil.