Sundling, who was fastest in the women's sprint qualification in the World Cup in Davos, set full speed straight into the final where Maja Dahlqvist and Linn Svahn were also in the starting field.
Jonna Sundling had the lead the whole way, but on the run-up her strength was running out. Norwegian Mathilde Myhrvold was approaching at an alarming rate – but after the finish photo it was clear that Sundling was the first to cross the finish line.
It's ingrained in you that you have to put your foot down, so I did it and just hoped for the best," Sundling tells Viaplay about the thrilling ending.
The body felt strong all day and there was therefore no hesitation in stepping on the gas right in the final.
It had to be bearable or breakable, says Sundling.
I knew it could get tight towards the end anyway. And it did – it was kind of fun. It's fun when you get it. It was a good fight and I'm happy with the day.
Alone on the podium
Sweden's women continue to dominate during the start of the World Cup season and in all three individual sprints there have been at least three blue and yellow skaters in the final.
But after last week's total dominance in Trondheim – all Swedes in places 1–4 – the team effort in Davos was in a way a small step back.
Sundling was the only Swede on the podium. Dahlqvist, who won Friday's sprint relay paired with Sundling, finished fourth and Svahn fifth behind Swiss home hope Nadine Fähndrich in third place.
Johanna Hagström won the chaotic final in Trondheim last week, but was now eliminated in the quarterfinals after a goal photo against Emma Ribom. Ribom was then also eliminated in the semifinals.
Norwegian star Kristine Stavås Skistad also disappeared in the semifinals. She was second across the finish line, but was subsequently disqualified for obstructing Nadine Fähndrich in the final corner.
Sour for Anger
In the men's sprint, Norwegian great Johannes Høsflot Klæbo sensationally disappeared in the quarter-finals. Edvin Anger was the only Swede in the final, but fell tragically when he put the pole on his own ski right at the start. Anger, who had no chance, finished sixth.
It's just crap that you don't get the chance to overtake it, he tells Viaplay.
On the plus side, it was Angers' first final place in a World Cup sprint this season.
Lucas Chanavat, France, won narrowly ahead of Federico Pellegrino, Italy.
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Facts: Women's sprint results this winter
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Sweden has had at least three skaters in all finals so far in the World Cup.
Ruka:
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Jonna Sundling.
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Maja Dahlqvist.
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Johanna Hagstrom.
Trondheim:
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Hagstrom.
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Emma Ribon.
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Linn Svahn.
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Sundial.
Davos:
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Sundling.
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Dahlqvist.
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Swan.
