Frida Karlsson is now fighting back in the best way – after the harsh Norwegian criticism: “Have said that…”

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Heavily criticized in Norway.
Now Frida Karlsson gives answers to speeches.
– I’m working my way into this tour, says Frida Karlsson to Expressen.

Three out of seven races have been completed in this season’s edition of the Tour de Ski. Right now leads Jessie Diggins, which has performed at the top. The American has also impressed during the start of the World Cup season.

Svahn & Sundling

From a Swedish perspective it is Lynn Svahn which is the best so far, after a win and a podium. The 24-year-old is fourth overall in the tour, 48 seconds behind Diggins. On the same total also lies Jonna Sundling which was Svahn’s heel in the sprint and the chase start.

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240101 Frida Karlsson of Sweden is being interviewed after women’s cross country skiing 20 km free technique pursuit during Tour de Ski on January 1, 2024 in Toblach. Photo: Mathias Bergeld / BILDBYRÅN / code MB / MB0820

The biggest Swedish hope before the Tour de Ski – Ebba Andersson – has not had time to get in shape after his corona infection. The 26-year-old is now 14th overall, over two minutes behind Jessie Diggins. Also Frida Karlsson has caused some concern.

Frida’s answer

In the sprint it was fourteenth place and in the distance Karlsson was eleventh. That made the Norwegians react.
– Frida is unrecognizable. It was weak today, and it was clear in her body language that she was disappointed and pissed off, said the former skier Peter Northug to VG.
– It’s a crisis start to the tour, said Niklas Dyrhaugexpert in Norwegian Viaplay.

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240101 Frida Karlsson of Sweden after women’s cross country skiing 20 km free technique pursuit during Tour de Ski on January 1, 2024 in Toblach. Photo: Mathias Bergeld / BILDBYRÅN / code MB / MB0820

But in the chase start, Frida Karlsson was second fastest of all, even if it “only” resulted in a seventh place after starting far behind the winner Diggins.
– I have said that I feel energetic in my body, I have the experience that I know my body well. I’m working my way into this tour. There is still a bit of speed in this body, says Frida The Express.

The next chance for Karlsson and all the other riders to show off is on Wednesday when it’s time for the tour’s second and final sprint.

READ MORE: WC hero “Billan” Östlund points out the best women’s skier right now – nods Jonna Sundling and Frida Karlsson: “Thoroughly strong”

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