The Vasaloppet cross-country ski race was won by local residents on both the men's and women's sides. Oskar Kardin and Emilie Fleten, who live on the same street in Östersund, Sweden, were the winners. The men's third place was also taken by a local resident, Nils Dahlsten from Östersund.
On one street in Körfältet, Östersund, there are now five Vasaloppet winner wreaths. Three are in the household of Emil Persson and Emilie Fleten, where Emil has won one and Emilie has won two. Oskar Kardin can now hang his wreath at home with his partner Frida Hallquist, who has a 13th place from the 2023 Vasaloppet.
He plans to train next and compete again this weekend.
Kardin said that they became parents earlier this year and that his partner has taken the night shifts so far, so he owes her many hours of sleep. He plans to train next and compete again this weekend. When asked if he will defend his Vasaloppet victory next year, he said he will definitely be at the start in Berga by.
When asked if he will defend his Vasaloppet victory next year, he said he will definitely be at the start in Berga by.