Swedish Star Duo to Miss Tour de Ski

Swedish Star Duo to Miss Tour de Ski

Originally published in Sveriges Radio on December 19, 2024

Swedish Star Duo to Miss Tour de Ski

Two of Sweden's top cross-country skiing athletes, Frida Karlsson and Jonna Sundling, have officially announced that they will not take part in the upcoming Tour de Ski. Their absence is a notable one, as both athletes have been significant figures in the sport recently.

In the men's roster, several prominent athletes will be competing, including Calle Halfvarsson, who has been dealing with back problems but is still set to participate.

Tour de Ski Team Announcement:

Ladies' Team:
- Ebba Andersson
- Maja Dahlqvist
- Johanna Hagström
- Moa Ilar
- Moa Lundgren
- Märta Rosenberg
- Linn Svahn

Men's Team:
- Edvin Anger
- Gustaf Berglund
- Jens Burman
- Emil Danielsson
- Truls Gisselman
- Marcus Grate
- Calle Halfvarsson
- William Poromaa
- Oskar Svensson

The Tour de Ski is set to begin on Saturday, December 28, with coverage provided by Radiosporten in P4 and on SR Play.

This year's Tour is highly anticipated, and the absence of Karlsson and Sundling is sure to be a topic of conversation among fans and analysts as the event unfolds. Their contribution to the sport in previous events makes their absence felt, but the team is still strong and ready to compete.