A strong second place in the 20 km classic in the season premiere in Ruka, Finland, was followed up with a sprint victory in Lillehammer.
Jonna Sundling has opened the season in a brilliant way, and after the two initial weekends lies second in the total World Cup, only behind American Jessie Diggins.
But the successful start doesn't come by itself.
I haven't encountered any obstacles so far. That's probably the biggest reason. Then I think I devote more of my life to cross-country skiing now than ever, says Sundling.
"Going to adapt based on who I am as a person"
But despite her prominent position after the season opening, the World Cup is secondary. The big goal is, unsurprisingly, to be at her best at the World Championship.
The main goal is the World Championship in Trondheim. So we've made a plan based on that. A plan that will suit me based on who I am as a person and a cross-country skier right now. And it involves the World Cup until Christmas, a short break, the World Cup again, and then the World Championship.
It sounds like you're not planning to participate in the Tour de Ski, then?
You understood me correctly. My main goal is the World Championship, and that's what I'm striving to be in good shape for.
"Things you worry about"
Next up is a somewhat unusual competition weekend in Davos, where several Swedish profiles are missing due to illness or injury.
Something that affects Sundling even though she herself has avoided it.
It's the kind of thing you worry about when you're an endurance athlete and cross-country skier, constantly. At the same time, it becomes a bit extra now when so many have fallen ill recently. I shouldn't downplay that.
Sundling starts the competition weekend on Friday, where she will team up with Emma Ribom in the sprint relay.
