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Frida Karlsson took another WC silver in Planica.
Now she opens up about the disturbing photos of her after the race.
– I had no feeling left in my hands, says the Swede to SVT.
Before 10 km free each Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson the big gold favourites. In the WC two years ago, the Swedes came second and third after the Norwegian skiing queen Therese Johaug – unfortunately, history would repeat itself again.
The concern for Frida
Because neither Frida nor Ebba could stop the fantastic Jessie Diggins who showed great form just today and took care of the WC gold after great drama. Once again, Karlsson had to settle for WC silver and Andersson with another WC bronze.
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It was an extremely tough race in Planica on Tuesday, and Frida Karlsson collapsed immediately after the finish line after going all the way to cut the seconds up to the American Diggins. We also got to see disturbing pictures of the Swedish 23-year-old in the goal net.
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“No feeling”
Only after a few minutes was she able to gather herself and regain her energy in the warming tent. Now Frida opens up about the disturbing images.
– When I crossed the finish line, I had no feeling left in my hands, says Frida Karlsson to SVT Sport.
– It was cold today and all the blood seemed to have just gone to the legs, there was nothing left to warm the hands with. I was freezing and very tired when I finished but have recovered now.
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She is also satisfied with her second straight World Cup silver in this year’s championship, although she clearly had her sights set on the very first individual World Cup gold of her career.
– I’m very happy with how I set up the race and got the most out of it, says Karlsson to the TV channel and praises the winner Diggins.
– Of course it’s good for the sport, even if I would have liked it myself too, says Karlsson.
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