Cross-country skiing: Edvin Anger talks about his unique physique: 'I have more watts in my poles'

Uppdaterad 1 april 2025
Publicerad 1 april 2025

Edvin Anger is one of the best cross-country skiers in the world.

But he is significantly larger than most of his competitors – a weapon he uses on the track.

• I can generate more watts in my poles than a lighter person, says Edvin Anger.

He is a head taller and considerably heavier than several of his competitors in the cross-country skiing World Cup. Still, he has impressed greatly during the 2024/25 season, achieving several top placements.

• I have to utilize what I have. And in many situations, it’s an advantage. I have surprised myself, says the 22-year-old in Morgonstudion.

For the second consecutive year in the total World Cup, Anger was the best U23 skier. In 2024, he finished 17th overall in the World Cup - but this year, he made a significant leap to second place in the overall standings behind the dominant Johannes Høsflot Klæbo. In addition, the Swede took two bronzes at the World Championships in Norway's Trondheim, in the sprint relay and the relay.

Edvin Anger fell ill after the World Cup final and is not yet fit enough to compete in this weekend's SM championships.

SEE ALSO: Edvin Anger answers ten quick questions.

Ten quick questions with Edvin Anger 1. How tall are you and how much do you weigh? 2. What is the worst thing you know? 3. What do you want to ask yourself? 4. What would you have done if you weren't a skier? 5. How many beers did you drink after the WC finale? 6. Do you have any sports idols? 7. What is the worst thing you've said to someone on the track? 8. Do you have any summer plans? 9. Which event would you participate in at the Summer Olympics?

Edvin Anger's best results in the World Cup 2024/25

First place:

• Jan 18: Sprint, Les Rousses, France
• Jan 21: Relay (4x7.5 km), Engadin, Switzerland

Second place:

• Jan 1: 15 km pursuit, Toblach, Italy
• Jan 25: Sprint, Engadin, Switzerland

Third place:

• Dec 13: Team sprint, Davos, Switzerland

Edvin Anger

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