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At the Olympics in Beijing four years ago, Sandra Näslund became Olympic champion for the first time in her career. Now the Swede claimed the bronze.
In the final she was pitted against Daniela Maier (Germany), Fanny Smith (Switzerland) and Marielle Berger Sabbatel (France).
After finishing second in the final, Näslund saw himself passed by Smith in a curve and the Swede finished third.
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Emotional after the bronze
Maier was the fastest of all the skaters and the German thus won his second Olympic medal (bronze in 2022) and first gold in his career.
– It feels a little overwhelming. I don’t really know what to say. I probably need a few days to digest this, but it really feels good, she says.
Näslund talks about his feelings after the bronze.
– I am satisfied with the day. It was tough out there. Maier has ridden incredibly well all day. I am very proud, says Näslund.
When she met her family after the final, the Swede was in tears.
– I think she is very happy about the bronze. She is passionate about this, says father Patrik Näslund.
Injured
In recent years, 29-year-old Näslund has been plagued with difficult problems, as she has, among other things, suffered a knee injury and a crack in her tibia. And the general preparation for the Olympic Games in Livigno was anything but optimal.
– I am very impressed. I know her well and I know how much she fought after each injury. I knew she would come back stronger, says gold medalist Maier.
In addition to the Olympic medals, Näslund has four WC gold medals and 44 victories in the World Cup.
24-year-old Linnea Mobärg was the second Swede to compete in ski cross on Friday and she was eliminated after finishing third in her quarter-final heat.
