Double-Swedish victory • 18-year-old Alvar Myhlback finished in the second fastest time ever
18-year-old Alvar Myhlback wins the Vasaloppet 2025-as the youngest winner ever.
– I’ve never felt better in my entire life. I can die happy now, says a wreath -covered Myhlback to SVT shortly after finishing.
In the women’s class, Swedish debutant Stina Nilsson wins.
This is the third year in a row that Alvar Myhlback is in the rich ski competition. In 2023 he became eight, and in 2024 it became a pallet place as third. Now he takes home the victory – like the youngest winner so far.
It is a very happy Alvar Myhlback who meets the media shortly after finishing.
– I’ve never felt better in my entire life. I can die happy now, says a wreath -covered Myhlback to SVT shortly after finishing.
– Damn what I love the Vasaloppet.
Myhlback drove in goal on time 3: 28: 45.7 – just half a minute after the record holder Tord Asle Gjerdalen.
Debutant Stina Nilsson crushed the opposition
Trean Max Novak praises the competitor.
– It felt early on that it will be difficult to leave him. It’s terribly impressive.
On the women’s side, debutant Stina Nilsson wins with time 3: 54: 00: 6. Nilsson crushed the opposition and reached the goal long after the second man on the women’s side.
– It’s totally sick, and I’m so happy to do this in Vasaloppet, says a happy Stina Nilsson to SVT after the finish.
15,800 people have been registered to run this year’s edition of Vasaloppet, which is the 101st order.
The text is updated.