Cross -country skiing: The Norwegians appreciate Swedish successes: “Ended on the joke”

There has been a distorted rivalry between the Norwegian and Swedish gentlemen because there has been too much class difference.

Today, however, Calle Halfvarsson and Oskarsson got up and got up on the podium as third – before, among other things, a Norwegian second team.

What do you say about Sweden again challenging you on the men’s side?

– It is time because it was a heavy start to this season but it is important that we get to duels with Sweden. It is a little extra motivating that Sweden starts to perform and we appreciate it, says Erik Valnes.

“Been pretty boring for them”

How much have you talked about in Norway how bad Sweden has been on the men’s side?

– Lots, haha ​​and it’s been pretty nice. No, but it has been pretty boring for them but it can turn quickly, says Even Northug.

The Norwegians have been so superior that it was not even worth a picking “cute brother”.

– We have ended our jokes about the Swedes because it has been so heavy for them for so long. It really is about time that it is starting to go well for them and that it is starting to come pallet seats, says Valnes.

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