Aiming for Victory Despite Tough Conditions: 'Not a High-Altitude Skier'

The article, originally published on Sveriges Radio, discusses the latest stage in the World Cup cross-country skiing circuit now taking place in Cogne, Italy. Competitors are facing their final altitude race before the World Championships in Trondheim.

On Friday, the focus shifts to the teamsprint event. On the men’s side, Calle Halfvarsson—who has stated that he does not enjoy skiing at high altitude—will compete together with Oskar Svensson. Meanwhile, the women’s team is looking to build chemistry with a brand-new pairing between Johanna Hagström and Maja Dahlqvist.

This event is critical for the Swedish teams as they prepare for the World Championships, testing their ability to perform under challenging conditions at altitude.