The world championship in ice racing is usually dominated by Russians.

Now they are off.

Then the Swede Martin Haarahiltunen went and took gold in Heerenveen.

- I'm really, really happy right now, he says after the success.

"Legat awake"

Haarahiltunen was a bit behind German Johan Weber before the decision this weekend.

But the Swede won on Saturday and Sunday - at the same time as Weber crashed and lost his lead.

- I never thought this.

I have been awake for many hours in the bus and garage and thought about this.

It looked difficult in advance but it worked.

It feels great.

This was the first time a non - Russian driver had won since 2000.

- It's sad, they are the ones you really want to beat ... But a gold is a gold!

Now it's time to celebrate, says Haarahiltunen.