Cross-Country Skiing: Jonna Sundling Celebrated After Third Consecutive World Championship Gold – 'One of the Greatest'
Originally published in SVT Sport on February 27, 2025
Jonna Sundling, the 30‐year‐old powerhouse, secured her third consecutive World Championship gold in the sprint event at the championships in Trondheim. In a stunning display of speed and endurance, she dominated every stage of the race – from the prologue to the quarterfinals and semifinals – leaving her opponents far behind.
SVT expert Anders Blomquist hailed Sundling as "absolutely one of the greatest," noting that when she is in top form, no one is even in the vicinity of her performance. Her teammate Johanna Hagström added that watching Sundling was incredibly inspiring and that her continuous improvement sets a benchmark for others.
Norwegian silver medalist Kristine Stavås Skistad, who managed to keep pace for much of the race, eventually struggled in the final descent, allowing Sundling to glide to the finish home by more than two seconds. The article includes several video highlights and expert commentary that capture the excitement of the event.
Overall, the performance in Trondheim reinforces Sundling’s status as a leading figure in international cross-country skiing, with both fans and fellow athletes eager to learn from her exceptional racing strategy and relentless pursuit of excellence.
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