Cross-country skiing: Four takeaways that showed Edvin Anger’s class in Ruka

SVT Sport highlights four aspects that demonstrated Edvin Anger’s class during the men’s 20 km classic mass start at the World Cup opener in Ruka.

According to SVT expert Anders Blomquist, the 23‑year‑old Swede produced a bold, race‑shaping move that broke up the field before securing third place. Blomquist described the effort as “big and brave,” emphasizing that Anger’s ability to finish strongly is a crucial signal ahead of the Olympic skiathlon and the relay.

The analysis segments (available in the embedded video) detail where Anger positioned himself, how he attacked to split the pack, his energy management in the closing kilometers, and the decisive finishing kick that earned him the podium.

Blomquist concludes that Anger’s run in Ruka is a vital confidence boost and a marker that he could play an important role for Sweden in Olympic formats that reward strong transitions and fast finishes.