{"id":55341,"date":"2024-11-30T19:55:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T17:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rukanordic.com\/?p=55341"},"modified":"2024-11-30T19:55:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T17:55:34","slug":"swedes-dominate-at-ruka-but-could-diggins-or-johaug-break-their-stranglehold-in-the-20-km-mass-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rukanordic.com\/en\/swedes-dominate-at-ruka-but-could-diggins-or-johaug-break-their-stranglehold-in-the-20-km-mass-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Swedes dominate at Ruka, but could Diggins or Johaug break their stranglehold in the 20 km mass start?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The FIS World Cup in cross-country skiing concludes with the women\u2019s 20 km mass start in the freestyle technique.<\/span> Jasmi Joensuu<\/b>, the leader of the World Cup standings, will not be competing in this race.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday’s dominant winner, <\/span>Frida Karlsson<\/b>, is now aiming for her second victory of the weekend, and achieving this would not be surprising. Like<\/span> Karlsson<\/b>, <\/span>Ebba Andersson<\/b> is capable of maintaining a fast pace over the distance. The two Swedes could work together to sustain the momentum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Swedish sprinters, highly decorated in their specialty, could also make a strong showing, depending on the nature of the race. However, the start line will be filled with specialists in the traditional distances, all likely hoping for a race with a faster pace and not a last-minute sprint finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Therese Johaug,<\/b> making an impressive return to competition, has a solid chance to reach the podium again. With the race distance doubled compared to Friday\u2019s event, Sunday\u2019s race is historically better suited to <\/span>Johaug\u2019s<\/b> strengths. Still, it remains uncertain how she will cope with the intense physical demands after a multi-year break from competition. <\/span>Heidi Weng,<\/b> who finished 5th in the women\u2019s 10 km classical race, will be seeking an improvement on that result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Norwegian and Swedish skiers have dominated the women\u2019s events at Ruka. Breaking through this stronghold is a difficult task, but <\/span>Jessie Diggins,<\/b> who won both the overall World Cup and the distance cup last season, could be a serious contender.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Germans <\/span>Victoria Carl <\/b>and <\/span>Katharina Hennig <\/b>are also capable of maintaining a fast race pace, being strong endurance skiers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kerttu Niskanen <\/b>has been competing in all the events in Ruka. Known for her expertise in the classical technique,<\/span> Niskanen<\/b> will be looking to improve her previous performances in the Ruka World Cup during Sunday\u2019s race.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like <\/span>Niskanen,<\/b> Anne Kyll\u00f6nen<\/b> is also participating in every event.<\/span> Kyll\u00f6nen<\/b> impressed in the sprint, finishing among the top 12. In the tough free technique race at Olos, she delivered a strong performance, finishing 5th in a highly competitive field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Krista P\u00e4rm\u00e4koski,<\/b> who skipped the sprint, will return to the race on Sunday.<\/span> P\u00e4rm\u00e4koski <\/b>was the top Finnish skier in Friday\u2019s competition, finishing in 12th place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Texti: Sanja Karhunen
\n<\/span>Photo: Teemu Moisio<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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