Emma Ribom took her first World Cup victory in the premiere in Finnish Ruka and the following weekend the successful start was even more brilliant with another sprint victory.
But the winning streak came to an abrupt end even before the weekend's competitions in Beitostölen.
Ribom had to travel home yesterday after experiencing symptoms of illness.
- She would have been a big favorite, but it's lucky that we have more talented girls in the team.
But for Emma herself it's sad, she could have continued on a very fine line, says Byström.
"Path that fits"
Behind Emma Ribom, it has been Swedish in the two previous sprints.
The first weekend Johanna Hagström was second and the last it was Maja Dahlqvist.
They both remain as great Swedish hopes.
- It's a slightly different track here, with a bit more speed.
It should probably fit well, I like when it goes a little fast, says Dahlqvist, who suffers from Ribom.
- You always want to have the best at the start and to have beaten the best when you win.
Very sad for Emma, says Dahlqvist.
"Try biting in"
National team manager Anders Byström thinks that the fine Swedish start comes with expectations.
- We have taken a double in every sprint so far, so there is a bit of pressure now, he says, smiling.
- Nah, but we shouldn't waste it every weekend.
I think both have a good chance.
But it will be tough against the Norwegians and several others.
We just have to try to bite the bullet and continue this fine streak.
In addition to Emma Ribom, Anna Dyvik, who fell ill this week, and the sprint specialists Linn Svahn and Jonna Sundling are also missing from earlier.