Calle Halfvarsson has shown good form during the season opener in the World Cup.

He is already selected for the WC in Planica 2023 – and is now charging for the Tour de Ski.

A competition he finished third in 2015.

- I don't think I'm worse now.

I'm hanging in there at the top but had a bit of a pole out.

The body is there, says the 33-year-old before the competition.

Can you repeat third place?

- I think it can even go better than third place.

If I didn't believe it, I wouldn't be here, says Halfvarsson.

Tour de Ski kicks off with sprint races on 31/12.