The Norwegian ski legend competed in the Vasaloppet last year and came second.

However, the race was the only thing the 41-year-old did last season, but this spring she declared that there will be more races in this edition of the long-distance cup Ski Classics.

In this weekend's premiere in Orsa Grönklitt - which SVT broadcasts - Björgen is in the starting field, says Jörgen Aukland.

- For Marit, there are preparations for Marcialonga (January 30) and I think maybe she is not very prepared for this race, she will be good, but is not a favorite.

But when we come to Marcialonga, I am sure she will fight for the podium, Aukland tells langrenn.com.

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Meet the long-distance race specialist Lina Korsgren