Gällivare, Sweden, played host to the opening day of the Swedish Ski Nationals, kicking off the cross-country skiing season with a display of national talent and competitive racing. Maja Dahlqvist and Anton Grahn emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s competitions, respectively, signaling strong starts for the Swedish team ahead of major international events like the 2025 FIS World Ski Championships in Trondheim [[3]]. The results from Gällivare offer an early glimpse into the form of athletes like Jonna Sundling [[2]], as they prepare for a demanding competition schedule.
Gällivare, Sweden, hosted a thrilling opening day of cross-country skiing action, with Maja Dahlqvist and Anton Grahn claiming victories in the women’s and men’s competitions, respectively. The Swedish Ski Nationals delivered exciting races and set the stage for a competitive season.
Dahlqvist showcased her speed and consistency, dominating the prologue with the fastest time and confidently advancing through the quarter and semi-final rounds. In a highly competitive final, Moa Lundgren initially led the pack, but the decisive battle for the podium unfolded in the final stretch. Dahlqvist ultimately powered ahead to secure the gold medal, finishing ahead of fellow Swede Jonna Sundling.
“It was beyond expectations, I was very happy that I also skied so well in the prologue,” Dahlqvist told SVT after the race. “It’s something I’ve worked very hard on to be able to achieve even there.”
On the men’s side, Anton Grahn delivered a stunning performance, surging to the top of the podium. Edvin Anger established a fast pace early in the final, challenging all but Grahn. As the race neared its conclusion, Grahn unleashed an impressive burst of speed, securing a decisive victory.
Jesper Persson also enjoyed a strong debut, finishing third with a comfortable margin behind Anger. The result highlighted the depth of Swedish cross-country talent.
Results
Women
- Maja Dahlqvist, Falun-Borlänge SK
- Jonna Sundling, Piteå Elit SK
- Nadine Fähndrich, SUI
- Moa Lundgren, Åsarna IK
- Moa Ilar, Falun-Borlänge SK
- Emma Ribom, Piteå Elit SK
Men
- Anton Grahn, IFK Mora SK
- Edvin Anger, Åsarna IK
- Jesper Persson, Åsarna IK
- Jc Schoonmaker, USA
- Emil Danielsson, Högbo GIF
- Oskar Svensson, Falun-Borlänge SK
See the complete results here.
