Frida Karlsson was a big sensation when she finished second a year ago at the season premiere in Bruksvallarna, after Frida Karlsson.

In the 2019-20 season, the conditions were a little different. After last year's success, which ended with three World Cup medals (one of each denomination), the pressure on her was even greater this year.

Impressed all the way

But the press didn't get her. She stepped out, leading already after the first interlude (1.5 km), 3.7 seconds ahead of Charlotte Kalla.

She then extended the distance down to Kalla at virtually every intermediate time. However, Cold ended stronger, but not strong enough.

"Finishes well"

When the ten kilometers (free style) were completed, Frida Karlsson was the winner, 6.2 seconds ahead of Kalla.

- Frida opens hard, runs well throughout the race and finishes well. It is a top achievement for this young girl, says SVT Sports expert Anders Blomquist.