Ebba Andersson made history – Emma Ribom was moved

Ebba Andersson25, made Swedish cross-country history on Saturday when she became the first ever Swedish woman to win World Cup gold in the 30km traditional race.

Andersson skied to an overwhelming world championship, and there were no challengers for him. The Swedes’ day was completed by Frida Karlsson, who took the WC bronze.

Emma Ribomwho previously won sprint silver and relay bronze, was moved to tears after the 30 km race.

– I met Ebba in the goal area. As if there were tears of joy. I’m usually emotional, but the fact that it went like this was unexpected, he said for Aftonbladet.

The most emotional moment was on the sprint day, when Sweden took the triple victory.

– We worked for that day for so long. It’s great when you succeed when it matters most.

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It’s over

Linn Svahn was only a few seconds away from a medal on Saturday. The Swedish skier was left lying on the surface of the snow after crossing the finish line.

She only narrowly beat USA’s Rosie Brennan in the final round.

– I was completely exhausted, and I wouldn’t have wanted to ski a single meter more, he said for Aftonbladet.

– I was just thinking that I would cross the finish line.

Svahn lay in the snow for several minutes in the end zone.

– Linn was almost in shock when she realized she was fourth. But he’s not in danger, the team manager of the national team Anders Byström said.

Svahn’s journey to the World Championships has not been easy. He suffered a serious shoulder injury at the beginning of 2021, which caused him to miss the Olympics in Beijing last year.

In Planica, he finished fourth twice at his best.

– It’s not what you dreamed of at the World Cup, but I’m proud of my journey back. I thought I wouldn’t go home empty-handed, but the three women were stronger.

Among the Finns, Kerttu Niskanen was sixth, Krista Pärmäkoski 15th, Johanna Matintalo 25th and Anne Kyllönen 26th.