Edvin Anger took the lead in the mass start in Ruka. It was enough, all the way to a blue-yellow third place behind Norwegians Harald Østberg Amundsen and Einar Hedegart. It was magical to finish with a podium finish, Anger tells Viaplay.
SportsSwedish hopeful Edvin Anger was the ninth best Swede in the World Cup premiere in Ruka, Finland. The 23-year-old had almost 28 seconds to the lead and was disappointed afterwards. I go out a bit too hard and lose too much on the second lap, says Anger.
SportsRoller skis off, binding wax on. It's time for the cross-country stars to kick off the Olympic season – unless the weather gods are in a really frosty mood. Here are the most important things to keep an eye on ahead of this weekend's Swedish premiere.
SportsJohannes Høsflot Klæbo has now equaled Dario Cologna's record with four victories in the Tour de Ski. Edvin Anger became the best Swedish skier on ninth place. It's very good, but bitter since I could have been on the podium, says he.
SportsNorwegian star skier and reigning champion Harald Østberg Amundsen is breaking off the Tour de Ski ahead of the decisive weekend. "He unfortunately woke up today with a sore throat and is on his way home", says national team doctor Ove Feragen, according to the news agency NTB.
SportsNorwegian Championships in skiing. Or the World Cup, as it is also called. In the 10 kilometer freestyle in Lillehammer, Norway's men took possession of the six top placings. The best Swedish athlete was more than a minute from victory.
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