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Heavy snow forces emergency measures at Vasaloppet in Sweden

Key Points
  • Heavy snowfall disrupted the Vasaloppet ski race in Dalarna, Sweden.
  • The organizer reportedly implemented emergency track-grooming measures.
  • Conditions are described as difficult with soft tracks affecting the race.

Heavy snowfall overnight in northern Dalarna, Sweden, has caused disruption for the Vasaloppet cross-country ski race. The race organizer reportedly implemented emergency measures, including re-grooming the tracks with snowmobiles and grooming machines. According to reports, conditions are difficult with soft, disappearing tracks.

Last year's winner Alvar Myhlback said it looks like a special race, while expert Anders Blomquist described it as a nightmare for skiers and the organizer. Thousands of skiers, spectators, and officials gathered for the start in Berga by amid snowy weather.

it looks like a special race

Alvar Myhlback, Last year's winner

it as a nightmare for skiers and the organizer

Anders Blomquist, expert

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