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Linn Svahn beat Kristine Stavås Skistad again.
When the Swede took the first World Cup victory.
Then Svahn gives answers to speech after the Norwegian’s strange words in Falun.
The Falun World Cup became a real Swedish success just before the Ski World Cup 2025 in Trondheim starts. There both Linn Svahn and Ebba Andersson Took their first World Cup victories for the season.
Svahn winner again
Last Friday, Svahn showed that she really will be counted on in the ski World Cup. After a strenuous winter, she accounted for a show and took home the sprint final in superior style in the dominant Jonna Sundlings absence.
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It was extremely awaited for Linn who not only took home the first World Cup victory, but also the first win in 367 days. Now she sends out a clear warning to everyone before the World Cup in Trondheim.
– Every time you win is important. Now it’s been a while since I won a competition, so it was time, Svahn tells News24.
Stavås Skistad’s words
Above all, it was extra nice to defeat the Norwegian arch rival Kristine Stavås Skistadwho finished third in Falun. Then she offered the most strange words in the mixed zone.
– Always sad to be beaten, but I have trained a lot and it was according to my plan, so I am not surprised, says the Norwegian and goes into the competition with Svahn and Sundling.
– Yes, it’s not that surprising. Now I got hit, and it is not very surprising after everything that has been. I have had to prioritize training. But we will see who is the strongest when it really matters.
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Linn Svahn is prepared for a really tough fight for the World Cup gold in sprint, as she must defeat teammate Jonna Sundling. And she also responds to Stavås Skistad’s unexpected words.
– I think there will be a hit like never before. I hope everyone is in good kind, then it will be a really good competition. The one who dots the form will best win the World Cup gold, says Svahn in Falun.
– The last two years, when Stavås Skistad has come in and back, has meant that they have needed to sharpen. The level is so high, she goes in a way that challenges us every competition. Competition is needed and she is needed, so it is good for the sport.
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