Maja Dahlqvist had a great start to the Tour de Ski when she came second in yesterday's sprint.

Today was not as cheerful.

- It felt bad right through, she tells SVT Sport.

- I have never felt so bad, I think.

I can't seem to get any air.

It's just getting around.

Dahlqvist does not know what causes it.

- I don't know if it's the high altitude or something stuck in the back, she says.

- The rest day is becoming quite important for me now.

Frida Karlsson, who came third, had no major problems with the height, but believes that it can affect it.

- It's a little scary.

And I have lived low, unlike many others here during Christmas.

It's a bit scary and can go either way, she said after the race.