Calle Halfvarsson showed good form yesterday when he won the Alliansloppet in Trollhettan.
There is also ski profile Petter Northug, who is betting against Ski Classics this winter.
When SVT Sport meets Northug in Trollhättan, he talks about the newfound friendship with the rival.
How do you see Calle Halfvarsson's effort?
- Yes, very well.
I spoke to him after the race.
I think it is important for him to get confirmation that he is in good shape, and he had a good end to the season last year so it will be exciting to follow him this winter.
Are you friends now or what?
- Yes, we are best friends now that we are bros.
How did it happen then?
- It was during the recording of the international match after I retired.
We clicked there, and we have a little more in common than we thought.
What do you have in common?
- We have a good sense of humor.
We compete in training, and when we're not training we talk shit and have a good time, he concludes.