Sundling: Very impressive what my teammates are doing
Sprint star Jonna Sundling aimed high in skiathlon - but was significantly outclassed by both Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson.
SportsSprint star Jonna Sundling aimed high in skiathlon - but was significantly outclassed by both Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson.
SportsFor the first time, Frida Karlsson felt nothing but joy before a big race. Then came the greatest achievement of her career. "I am so incredibly proud of the journey to this day," says Sweden's first Olympic gold medalist in 2026.
SportsA superb Olympic gold medal for Frida Karlsson. An Olympic silver medal for Ebba Andersson. Two Olympic medals for Sollefteå. The Swedish women's cross-country skiers began their Winter Games in Italy with success in the skiathlon.
SportsThe Olympics - or "the last boss," as Frida Karlsson calls it. The first attempt, in Beijing 2022, was a disaster. But now the long-distance star is shining. "For once I can stand here and maybe enjoy a championship," Karlsson says ahead of today's Olympic premiere.
SportsAll Olympic gold medals are special. But some would mean more than others. Say skiathlon, and something comes to life in Jonna Sundling. "When I think about it, I get a little pissed off, but in a good way," says the 31-year-old ahead of Saturday's Olympic premiere.
SportsOn Saturday at 1:00 p.m., the Olympic skiing competitions will begin with the women's skiathlon. Here is the Swedish team.
SportsShe lost an Olympic medal in 2022. The analysis showed diet was one of the culprits. For the Olympics in Italy, Ebba Andersson and the other skiers have therefore brought their own chef. We found that in Beijing we were low on energy. The food in the Olympic village was not very nutritious, says national team manager Anders Byström.
SportsSpeed skater Felix Monsén has not been allowed to participate in the Olympics. He was not given the nod by the Swedish Olympic Committee. Monsén is critical of the decision. "The justification is that I have not met the basic criteria to be allowed to compete," he tells SVT.
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