The 35-year-old veteran Lisa Nordén has sailed up as Sweden's hope in the World Cup, as Emilia Fahlin is missing due to injury.

The initial pace race is 31.7 kilometers long and is run on a track, which should be able to suit Nordén.

- Being in the top ten would be cruel, she told SVT Sport before the World Cup.

And I have performed better this year than last year and ride a faster bike.

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