Emil Persson made an early break during the Tartu Marathon almost two weeks ago and then stood for a powerful solo performance.
Victory margin in the end a full two minutes and 52 seconds for 26-year-old Persson who thus secured the second victory of the season
The breakout you did last time, is it also possible at the Vasaloppet?
- I have been released once now, so I think they will have their eyes on me if I try something.
The opportunity is there, it is 30 miles more compared to Tartu, the last hour is always decisive and if you are really strong there, there are definitely opportunities.
During this year's season, there are so far seven different winners on the men's side and Persson predicts offensive driving an even race even on Sunday.
Norway wins nine years in a row
It has been the Norwegian winner in the men's class in the Vasaloppet nine years in a row, the latest Swedish winner is Jörgen Brink 2012. Persson has at best a fourth place in the Vasaloppet in his six starts, he now looks forward to resuming the hunt for victory in the classic over 90 km .
- It will be great fun, you look forward to this and have had so many training sessions in your head during summer, autumn and winter.
When you have had a hard time motivating yourself, then you pick this out.