Ebba Andersson fell behind – over two minutes behind the lead: 'Like a question mark'

Ebba Andersson fell behind in the results list during today's stage of the Tour de Ski, finishing over two minutes behind the leader. Receiving support from her team, she stated, "I am like a question mark," reflecting on her disappointing performance. Andersson was left astonished at how she was unable to keep pace. Despite feeling that she was executing her plan well and possessing energy throughout, her performance didn't translate into results, leading to a sense of frustration as expressed in her statement: "Today was not enjoyable, I feel quite despondent." Therese Johaug, reflecting on Andersson's struggles, mentioned, "Ebba is a shadow of her former self this year, and it pains me because she is a much better skier than we've seen this season." Andersson's coach emphasized the importance of regrouping in time for the next race, highlighting that there remains an opportunity in the upcoming pursuit stage to improve her standings after a couple of disappointing leg performances.