Shocking Ski Classics victory for
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Shocking Ski Classics victory for Jutterdal - Myhlback frustrated

Malte Jutterdal took home a landslide victory in the Ski Classics cross-country skiing race. "I haven't understood it yet. I haven't had time to digest this. Absolutely insane," the 22-year-old told SVT after winning the five-mile Orsa–Grönklitt race.

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It was an individual start, and Jutterdal, who is not part of any long-distance team, finished first. He was just over 22 seconds ahead of second-place Elias Andersson at the finish line and a full 2 minutes, 6 seconds ahead of third-place Johan Tjelle of Norway.

"This is the course of my life," says Jutterdal.

Skiing talent Alvar Myhlback, an Olympic sprinter and last year's Vasaloppet winner, finished eighth (+3:46) and was frustrated afterwards. He complained about the conditions on the tracks.

"If you start first you go fast; if you start far back you don't go as fast. It won't be a 'fair' race," the 19-year-old told SVT.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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