Here Are the Swedish World Championship Sprint Skiers

Here Are the Swedish World Championship Sprint Skiers

Originally published in Sveriges Radio on February 25, 2025

The article from Radiosporten at Sveriges Radio presents the Swedish team for the sprint event in cross-country skiing at the World Championships, which will commence on Thursday in Trondheim.

On the women's side, Jonna Sundling is aiming to defend her world championship gold from 2023 and will be supported in the sprint by her teammates Maja Dahlqvist, Johanna Hagström, Emma Ribom, and Linn Svahn.

On the men's side, Calle Halfvarsson will not be taking part. Instead, the team is comprised of Edvin Anger, Emil Danielsson, Marcus Grate, and Oskar Svensson. This selection represents what could be Sweden’s strongest medal opportunity in this discipline from a national perspective.

Listeners are encouraged to tune in as the World Championships in cross-country skiing begin, marking a significant moment for Swedish skiing in international competition.