60 Seconds: Svahn’s Gloomy Championship Record – ‘Curse’

This SVT Sport report focuses on Linn Svahn, one of the world’s fastest cross-country skiers, whose international championship record remains at zero medals. The article explains how a concussion on the opening day of the World Championships in 2025 ruined her performance, derailing her season in a significant way. It is not the first time the 25‐year‐old has faced major setbacks right before a big championship, despite her impressive record in World Cup races. The national team coach, Stefan Thomson, remarks that it feels as though a curse is hanging over her.

The report includes a short video segment that details how these unfortunate events have affected her career, offering an in-depth look at the challenges she continues to face at the highest level of competition.