The competitions that take place in Voukatti, Finland, are the first and last competition of the season for the national team.

Zebastian Modin showed great form immediately and today took second place in 12.5 kilometers classic style.

- It was not a great day but it felt stable.

Above all, it was nice to compete again and useful and see where you stand in comparison with my competitors, says Zebastian Modin.

Today's competition was the first of a total of six.

Tomorrow Saturday, the sprint awaits.

- It will be a good competition, sprint is always sprint and a lot can happen, says Modin.

ARCHIVE: Zebastian finally gets to compete again (February 8)

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Zebastian finally gets to compete again Photo: SVT