Today marks the Olympic debut of 19-year-old Alvar Myhlback, who is set to compete in the sprint event, expected to be one of the highlights of the championship. Myhlback expressed his excitement and acknowledged that his recent performance at the Tour de Ski was not up to par, but he feels more prepared for the upcoming challenges. He hopes for better conditions and is confident that his form is improving in time for this prestigious competition.

In his remarks, Myhlback described the Val di Fiemme course as challenging, particularly noting a long, demanding sprint track with a significantly tough final hill. His comments were echoed by Norway's star sprinter, Johannes Hösflot Kläbo, who highlighted the difficulties of maintaining speed down the hill, agreeing that the course poses unique challenges that can affect competitors’ performance.

As the sprint qualification begins today at 09:15, with finals scheduled for 11:45, fans can catch the event on SVT1 or SVT Play. The anticipation surrounding Myhlback's performance is high, not only because of his recent training adjustments but also due to the backing of prominent athletes like Kläbo, indicating that young competitors in winter sports are ready to rise to the occasion on the world stage.