I wasn't better than this today. I tried in the beginning, but then it went too slow uphill. I have a hard time in this event and I get tired, says Halfvarsson to Expressen.
The ski profile, who skis for IFK Mora, started out at a decent pace in the wet and loose tracks around Kalix ski stadium in the spring warmth.
But in the end, he lost steam and was over four minutes behind the winner Eric Rosjö.
Now I'm quite far from top form, but it wouldn't have made any difference in this event, he says about the race.
The build-up to the Swedish Championship has been disrupted by illness for the 36-year-old – who, however, is not going home but will participate in tomorrow's sprint relay.
But the 50km is off, he says to SVT.
The Swedish Championship silver went to Ebba Andersson's brother, Fredrik Andersson, and the bronze to Leo Johansson.
