Jonna Sundling’s Superb Performance Compared to Charlotte Kalla's from the 2014 Olympics: 'Super Cool to Watch'
Originally published in SVT Sport on March 07, 2025
In the 2014 Olympics, it was Charlotte Kalla who powered through for a Swedish relay gold. Today, Jonna Sundling replicated a similar kind of extraordinary effort at the World Championships in Trondheim, closing in on her Norwegian rival, Kristin Fosnæs, with an impressive 37-second gain on the final leg.
Charlotte Kalla noted, "I could only see her closing in as she was finishing the last kilometer. It was quite impressive; it felt like a super cool performance to watch. It's inspiring to see what Jonna achieved today."
The race demonstrated how Sundling, with a breathtaking time trial, overcame an extensive lead by Norway. The 7.5-kilometer segment proved crucial, as she executed a strategy not unlike Kalla's famed encounter where she overcame a gap of 25 seconds for victory in Sochi. The comparison highlights not just the similarities in their races, but also their competitiveness on the world stage.
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