Struggles Continue for Swedish Men's Ski Team in Davos 2025

The Swedish men's ski team faced renewed difficulties in the recent 10 km freestyle race in Davos, firmly trailing behind Norwegian competitors. Norway dominated the event with Einar Hedegart clinching a decisive victory, his second consecutive win and third podium finish this season. Seven of the top eight finishers were Norwegians, underscoring their dominance.

Gustaf Berglund was the best-performing Swedish skier, finishing 15th, over a minute behind Hedegart. Edvin Anger, the next best Swede, placed 20th and expressed frustration over his performance, acknowledging a lack of energy and looking forward to a break to regroup. George Ersson’s performance was particularly disappointing, finishing 86th and describing his own result as "disgraceful."

Norwegian veteran Emil Iversen openly criticized the Swedish team, labeling their results "embarrassing" and "frighteningly poor," emphasizing the gap with Norway’s leading athletes. Coach Lars Ljung echoed these sentiments, stressing the need for honest and realistic evaluations of the team's performance amid difficult comparative standings.

Despite Hedegart not being part of Norway's national team, his impressive form, including this recent victory, positions him as a likely contender for the Olympic 10 km freestyle event. Meanwhile, Swedish stars continue to face mounting pressure to improve as the season and Olympics approach.