Skating expert commentator Anders Eriksson believes that Bäckström can be at the top again.
– The fighter in this chick is something out of the ordinary, I would like to say exceptional.
SEK 75,000 to the winner in both the women’s and men’s classes. The starting field has been spiced up with multiple world champion Jane Daniels, Great Britain.
Also on the men’s side, last year’s winner Albin Elowson has tough British opposition in Steve Holcombe. The eight-time world champion makes his debut in the classic.
– I have the speed to win and will do what I can to succeed in the goal, says the debutant Holcombe.
SVT broadcasts from the elite competition starting at 12.15 in SVT2/Play. Already in the morning, the exercisers run – 09.30-11.00 in SVT2/Play.
Last GGN on the shooting range – maybe also on Gotland: