They get the chance in 10 kilometers freestyle
Moa Ilar views the upcoming 10-kilometer freestyle race at the 2026 Olympics as her best chance for a medal, with Sweden fielding a strong team despite some absences.
Moa Ilar is preparing for the 10-kilometer freestyle race at the 2026 Olympics, which is set to take place soon. After an impressive performance by the Swedish women's team, which recorded a historical triple victory in the previous events, the athletes now face new challenges. The women's race will be held on Thursday, while the men's race is scheduled for Friday. Sweden's team for the event includes notable names but will be missing Jonna Sundling on the women's side.
Moa Ilar expressed her confidence ahead of the race, stating that she sees it as her biggest opportunity for winning a medal in the Olympics. She highlighted her strong performance this season, having been on the podium in five out of six individual races, which boosts her optimism for this upcoming challenge. Emma Ribom also gets a chance to compete in the women's race after previously being left out of other events, showing the depth of talent in the Swedish team.
The women's competition will kick off at 13:00 on Thursday, broadcast live on SVT1 and SVT Play, while the men's event will follow at 11:15 on Friday, available on SVT2 and SVT Play. The anticipation builds as fans and supporters look forward to seeing if the Swedish athletes can secure medals on this significant international platform, especially after their recent successes.