Linn Svahn makes comeback: 'Feeling good – ready to compete'

Linn Svahn makes comeback: 'Feeling good – ready to compete'

Originally published in Sveriges Radio on February 11, 2025

The article, under the header "LÄNGDSKIDOR" (Cross-country skiing), announces that Swedish skiing star Linn Svahn is back in action after a period of sickness and recovery. National team coach Anders Byström provides an update on her condition, confirming that she is in good shape and ready to compete.

While several of the country’s top athletes are preparing for the World Championships in Trondheim by spending time at a high-altitude training camp, Svahn is set to take part in competitions in Falun—an arrangement that was not part of the original plan.

The article details the Falun race schedule and the Swedish team rosters for three events:

  1. Sprint, Classic Style (Friday)
  2. Women: Maja Dahlqvist (Falun-Borlänge SK), Johanna Hagström (Ulricehamns IF), Elin Henriksson (Skellefteå SK), Moa Lundgren (Åsarna IK), Märta Rosenberg (Trillevallens SK), Linn Svahn (Östersunds SK).
  3. Men: Edvin Anger (Åsarna IK), Emil Danielsson (Högbo GIF), Anton Grahn (IFK Mora SK), Marcus Grate (IFK Umeå), Johan Häggström (Piteå Elit SK), Oskar Svensson (Falun-Borlänge SK).

  4. 10 km, Classic Style (Saturday)

  5. Women: Ebba Andersson (Piteå Elit SK), Evelina Crüsell (Skellefteå SK), Maja Dahlqvist (Falun-Borlänge SK), Moa Ilar (Falun-Borlänge SK), Märta Rosenberg (Trillevallens SK), Linn Svahn (Östersunds SK).
  6. Men: Edvin Anger (Åsarna IK), Gustaf Berglund (IFK Mora SK), Jens Burman (Åsarna IK), Truls Gisselman (Rehns BK), Calle Halfvarsson (IFK Mora SK), Gustav Kvarnbrink (Åsarna IK).

  7. 20 km, Freestyle Mass Start (Sunday)

  8. Women: Ebba Andersson (Piteå Elit SK), Evelina Crüsell (Skellefteå SK), Moa Ilar (Falun-Borlänge SK), Moa Lundgren (Åsarna IK), Märta Rosenberg (Trillevallens SK), Elina Rönnlund (IFK Umeå).
  9. Men: Edvin Anger (Åsarna IK), Gustaf Berglund (IFK Mora SK), Jens Burman (Åsarna IK), Truls Gisselman (Rehns BK), Calle Halfvarsson (IFK Mora SK), Johan Häggström (Piteå Elit SK).

The article serves as a team announcement and provides a comprehensive look at the selections for the upcoming Falun events, all while celebrating Linn Svahn’s return to competition at a high international level.