The 31-year-old, who missed the end of the Olympics due to illness, also missed last weekend's World Cup competitions in Falun. Then, just like in the Olympics, Linn Svahn took home the women's sprint.
On Saturday, a well-trained Sundling was back - and she had a clear message. Only Linn Svahn managed to keep up with Sundling's pace, but she had to give up on the run.
Coletta Rydzek from Germany came third.
“A little challenging”
It's great to be back after being sick. A little sad to miss Falun, but this was fun. It was tough today with the conditions. It looks so nice, but it's icy under the snow. A little challenging, but I'm glad I was able to go the whole way, says Sundling in Viaplay's broadcast.
Four Swedes made it to the final after chaos in the semi-finals. Kristine Stavås Skistad made it to the final but was disqualified. The Norwegian star rode in front of Moa Ilar in an illegal manner and had a yellow card from earlier. This meant she was disqualified. Instead, the last final spot went to Ilar, who finished fifth in the final. Johanna Hagström came fourth.
“Then I will be less”
On the men's side, Marcus Grate was also disqualified after advancing to the semifinals. In a chaotic quarterfinal heat, Grate knocked the pole away from Italy's Davide Graz. The action was deemed "unsportsmanlike conduct" and the day was over for the Swede.
You see the stick is in my face. I shout at him two or three times and he doesn't move it. Then I get fed up and move it instead and I get punished for it, says Grate and continues:
You get hot in a situation like that, but I don't know, you don't want a stick in your face either. Getting one in your eye or cheek isn't fun. It's boring. You get frustrated.
George Ersson was the only Swedish men's skier in the semifinals, where he was eliminated.
The victory went to the superb Johannes Høsflot Klæbo ahead of fellow Norwegian Lars Heggen and France's Julez Chappaz.
