Frida Karlsson opens for sprint at the WC

Frida Karlsson has previously proven that she can assert herself even in sprints.

As the best in the world cup, she has a fourth place, it came in Val Müstair in January 2021. And in the Swedish premiere in Bruksvallarna earlier this winter, Karlsson grabbed third place.

- Physically, I can take part in a sprint.

It's very tactical stuff and situations that you can never practice without sprinting.

So I really want to try to do as many sprints as I can to train for it.

You can't practice it at home yourself.

For me to get better, that's what matters.

- I want to get better at sprinting because I think I can go well in sprinting.

I don't want to be put in any distance compartment, I want to be an all-round rider.

"There to be on the podium"

Last season, Frida Karlsson competed in four World Cup sprints.

She does not know how many there will be this winter.

But the objective is clear.

- If you are a Swedish girl and selected in the sprint, then you are there to be on the podium.

That is what you should strive for and that is what you should aim for.

Do you see yourself lining up in a WC sprint?

- I'm not going to close any doors.

So you're a little hungry?

- Yes it's me.

So if I place then I will be there.

Is there an idea to line up in all WC races?

- Yes, if I don't close the door for the sprint then I think I'll go all out.