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He is one of Sweden’s and the entire skiing world’s greatest talents.
Alvar Myhlback has now had a good start to the new season.
And then chooses to act with a heartwarming gesture.
Only 18 years old, the Swedish big talent Alvar Myhlback already made a big name for himself in the skiing world. He is one of the most promising cross-country skiers and has attracted a lot of attention in the past year by following his own path to success.
Myhlback’s success
Myhlback has mixed traditional cross-country skiing with long-distance skiing and surprised everyone with fantastic results. Last season was a smashing success for the teenager who won double JVM gold, took a sensational third place in the Vasaloppet and also made his senior debut at the World Cup.
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For next season, he has decided to invest wholeheartedly in cross-country skiing and the big goal is to reach the World Ski Championships in 2025 in Trondheim. Myhlback has also been given a place in the Swedish junior national team and will train with the A national team.
Alvar’s nice gesture
Now the new ski season is already underway with competitions in roller skis during the pre-season. During the premiere race in Ulricehamn, Alvar was awarded the “Hejapriset”, which means a check for SEK 10,000 from major sponsor Svenska Spel.
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Alvar Myhlback chooses to donate the entire amount to Faluklubben Bjursås IK.
– It is at home in Bjursås that I do 80% of all training, so even if I am away a lot at camp, it is still in that terrain that most of the work has to be done, says Myhlback in a press release.
– The regrowth is strong and you often see 30-40 children out running. It’s fun that the young people follow my skiing and hopefully can be inspired to continue.
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On the women’s side, Emma Ribom was awarded 10,000 kroner, which she chooses to donate to Kalix SK.
– It feels extra fun and important that we enable some of our top athletes to give back to associations that mean a lot to them. I am convinced that both clubs will manage the funds in a good way, says Sara Petterssonsponsorship manager at Svenska Spel in a statement.
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