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Eddie Pettersson wins JVM gold in Lillehammer

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  • Eddie Pettersson won JVM gold in Lillehammer.
  • He is a 20-year-old Swedish cross-country skier for Åsarna.
  • Swedish men's cross-country skiing is reportedly in a tough period.

Eddie Pettersson, a 20-year-old cross-country skier from Sweden, won a gold medal at the Junior World Championships (JVM) in Lillehammer, Norway. According to unconfirmed reports, he is considered a major talent for Swedish men's cross-country skiing and competes for the club Åsarna. The sources mention that Swedish men's cross-country skiing is reportedly experiencing one of its toughest periods in decades, with poor performances at the Olympics in Italy, but Pettersson is seen as a bright spot.

Details about the specific event or date of the win are not provided in the sources.

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