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Emma Ribom was successful during the World Cup premiere in Ruka when she took the first World Cup victory of her career in Friday’s sprint.
She secured the first podium in her career during the Tour de ski.
But now it seems that she will not take the chance to repeat that feat.
There was Swedish success during the World Cup premiere in Finnish Ruka during the previous weekend, where there were several Swedish podium places. One of these was taken during Friday’s sprint when Emma Ribom – somewhat surprisingly – won before Johanna Hagström.
Nobbar Tour de ski
The victory was Ribom’s first in her career, even though she had previously been on the podium. The first podium place was taken by the 24-year-old from Kalix in the Tour de ski, but equal Jonna Sundling she will refrain from participating in the competition during this winter.
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– There’s a lot that can happen on the road with illnesses and injuries and everything in between, but it’s about having a training period over Christmas and aiming for top form a little further on, says Ribom to NSD, referring to the WC in Planica in February and March.
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The Swedes doubtful
Previously, Jonna Sundling has also announced that she will forego the Tour de ski, while Ebba Andersson not yet taken a final decision.
– We’ll see if my plan includes the tour or if I choose to stay at home, she tells the newspaper.