On February 25, 2026, in Mora, Sweden, 83-year-old Jan Johansson reportedly decided to participate in the Vasaloppet ski race just one day before the event. According to reports, he has skied the race between 25 and 30 times, with the last ten years involving last-minute decisions based on weather conditions and his training. He trains daily and has completed the 90-kilometer course from Sälen to Mora in approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes in recent years.
Meanwhile, Linnea Svensson, a 27-year-old former Malmö FF player, has reportedly finished the Vasaloppet as part of a new sporting challenge after not receiving a new contract with the club. The official Vasaloppet is scheduled for Sunday.