– Johanna Hagström has had mild cold symptoms. We therefore take the safe side before the uncertain and Johanna travels home, and breaks the Tour de Ski here and now, says national team doctor Rickard Noberius in a statement.
Sweden had a tough day during yesterday’s sprints. On the women’s side, it didn’t go well for anyone. Maja Dahlqvist was the best Swede with a final place, but broke the pole and then the day was ruined.
For Johanna Hagström, the day ended with a quarter-final, after being second fastest in the prologue.
On the men’s side, Edvin Anger was the best Swede with a semi-final place.
The Tour de Ski continues on Sunday with 15 kilometers of classic for both ladies and gents.