Linn Svahn, who was back from illness, was responsible for a super qualifier. The Swede, who turns 24 today, was the fastest of all on his birthday. She was almost a second faster than Emma Ribom, who was second.
– It was a good qualifier and a strong Swedish team effort, says Ribom to SVT Sport.
The Swedish dominance was total in the qualifier. Behind the duo were Moa Lundgren, Moa Ilar, Frida Karlsson and the surprise Märta Rosenberg also among the top nine.
Ebba Andersson will also collect important World Cup points as she progressed in twelfth place. Even Maja Dahlqvist, who had an uncertain form, advanced by a margin. Something she failed to do in the premiere in Finnish Ruka.
A total of nine Swedish skiers advanced.
13.00 the quarter-finals begin.