The Vasaloppet cross-country ski race will be held on Sunday. Alvar Myhlback, who won the race in 2025 with a time of 3:28:45, reportedly aims to break the record this year if conditions are fast. The record time of 3:28:18 was set by Tord Asle Gjerdalen in 2021.
According to reports, Myhlback missed the record by 27 seconds last year and has been training for the event. The race is part of the Ski Classics series, and competitors reportedly consider Myhlback a favorite. The event could see its two-millionth finisher, according to reports.
The sources include Dagens Nyheter and Dala-Demokraten.