Anders Blomquist

Mathias Fredriksson Leaves SVT’s Vinterstudion After 13 Years as Expert

Long-time profile Mathias Fredriksson is leaving his role as an expert on SVT’s “Vinterstudion” after 13 years.

Kalla: I had to bite my tongue many times

Charlotte Kalla is Sweden's most successful female Olympian of all time. Now the skiing legend is instead looking forward to following the Olympics from the sidelines - as a TV pundit. This is especially true, considering that there are many skiers left from when I retired, says the 38-year-old.

Myhlback's response: "More appealing to ski long distances"

Sweden is reigning again in Vasaloppet after Alvar Myhlback's and Stina Nilsson's victories. Afterwards, the Swedish Ski Association received a bitter message from Myhlback: Clearly, it's more appealing to ski long distances now.

Byström's response: "I have believed in Alvar all the time"

Alvar Myhlback's victory in Vasaloppet proves that the national team made a mistake when they dropped the 18-year-old from the Junior World Championship, says SVT's cross-country skiing expert Anders Blomquist. The national team manager Anders Byström's response: I don't really know what he means. We have believed in Alvar all the time.

Late change for skiers in Vasaloppet

Stina Nilsson refused everyone - except SVT

For the first time this season, Stina Nilsson was present at a press conference in Ski Classics. But then only SVT was allowed to ask her questions. We will review how we can improve this, says David Nilsson, CEO of Ski Classics.

Halfvarsson: "Would say things in good faith"

Calle Halfvarsson has a clear plan after his cross-country skiing career. He wants to become an expert commentator on TV. I would get a better atmosphere and competence in sports. The level could go up, he says.