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Confirmed: Star Shot Dropped

Alvar Myhlback will not be able to defend his Junior World Championship gold medals from last year. The 18-year-old cross-country skiing talent is dropped from the Swedish team.

» Published: January 23 2025

Confirmed: Star Shot Dropped
Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

The reason for the deselection is believed to be that Myhlback did not meet the national team's requirement to participate in a qualifying competition for juniors in Sweden. Last week, he had a last opportunity but opted out of a competition in Bergeforsen to instead compete in the long-distance cup in Switzerland.

Myhlback won two gold medals at the Junior World Championship last year, in the 10 km classical and relay events. But already on Wednesday, at a press conference ahead of the weekend's competitions in the long-distance cup, the 18-year-old stated that he probably would not get a spot on the Swedish team for the championship in Schilpario, Italy, on 3-9 February.

I don't think it should be a discussion. It takes a lot of energy, which is a shame. And it's not fair. They make a decision that they know isn't good for any of us. I just think it's totally stupid, said Myhlback.

In the press release where the team is presented, Myhlback's absence is not commented on.

Ladies: Mira Göransson, Johanna Hägg, Kajsa Johansson, Minna Mikaelsson, Sofia Pedersen, Elsa Täglander.

Men: Erik Bergström, Tage Börjesson, Jonatan Lindberg, Hugo Nilsson, Eddie Pettersson, Måns Ravald.

Competition program:

Monday 3 February: Sprint, classical style.

Wednesday 5 February: 20 km mass start, classical.

Friday 7 February: 10 km, free style, individual start.

Sunday 9 February: Mixed relay, 4x5 km.

Source: Swedish Ski Association.

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