In the men’s final, Edvin Anger was the big favorite. Despite competing on borrowed skis, the Åsarna IK skater showed no hesitation. Anger was fastest in the final and took the victory after a race at a high pace.
– It was full speed in the final, it’s nice that it works even though I’ve just done a tour and I’m not in shape, Anger tells Expressen after the race.
Behind Anger, it was an even battle for the podium places. Johan Häggström, Piteå Elit SK, went in as second, closely followed by Jesper Persson, Åsarna IK, in third place. Emil Danielsson finished fourth, George Ersson fifth and Oskar Svensson sixth.
Gentlemen, sprint
- Edvin Anger, Åsarna IK, 3:04.55
- Johan Häggström, Piteå Elit SK, +0.69
- Jesper Persson, Åsarna IK, +0.90
In the women’s sprint final, it was clear early on which two would settle for victory. Jonna Sundling and Linn Svahn were in a class of their own and quickly created a gap to the other riders.
In the decisive duel, it was Jonna Sundling who drew the longest straw. She went hard in the final and was able to win by just over two seconds ahead of Linn Svahn.
– Jonna worked hard. I wasn’t really prepared for it, and she was strong on the last, decisive hill, Svahn tells Expressen.
Evelina Crüsell took third place, while Elin Henriksson, Alicia Persson and Malin Oskarsson followed.
Ladies, sprint
- Jonna Sundling, Piteå Elite SK, 3:28.98
- Linn Svahn, Östersund SK, +2.08
- Evelina Crüsell, Skellefteå SK, +12.61
