Johaug puts the favoritism on Karlsson: "It is frightening"

SKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Therese Johaug has now named her major competitor, Frida Karlsson, as the favorite for the skiathlon at the World Ski Championships this Sunday.
• At Friday's press conference, Johaug pointed out Karlsson as the biggest gold contender in many of the Championship events, including Sunday’s skiathlon.

• "What she showed in Les Rousses is frightening," Johaug said about Karlsson.

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