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With Sandra Näslund injured, Alexandra Edebo was Sweden’s hope on the women’s side at the World Cup premiere. And Edebo attacked immediately. After brilliant competition, he also celebrated the final and took home the first World Cup victory of his career.
Last winter, Alexandra Edebo took her first place on the podium when she finished third in French Megève. Now, the 24-year-old took the next step after he managed to keep Swiss superstar Fanny Smith behind him in the Arosa final.
– I had the feeling after qualifying in which I was fifth that I know better than that, he said in the interview in the arena shortly after the finish line.
After taking home the overall European Cup in spring 2018, Edebo suffered a fracture below one knee in January 2019 and missed the World Cup. Last season, she came back strong, taking her first podium at the World Cup and finishing fifth in the overall cup.
This season He started with total Swedish success in night competition in the new cross-country ski sprint (shorter runs).
Because even on the men’s side, he was the Swede on top of the podium when David Mobärg scored with his first World Cup victory.
– I do not know what to say. It was my perfect day. I’m super happy, the 21-year-old said later.
When asked if he thought he could win, Mobärg replied:
-It was my plan all day, but I couldn’t believe it would happen, he said later.
In 2019, David Mobärg won gold in the junior WC. Last season he got serious about the World Cup, and now the first victory has come.
Already on Wednesday the World Cup season continues with a new competition in Arosa.
