Emil Iversen dominates again — books a World Cup start after runaway win at Scandinavian Cup in Gålå

Emil Iversen continued his strong early‑season form by dominating the 20 km race at the Scandinavian Cup in Gålå on Sunday, securing his second win in three days and confirming a World Cup start in Trondheim next weekend.

Iversen, who also won Friday’s 10 km freestyle, was in a class of his own over 20 km and crossed the line 28.6 seconds ahead of Edvard Sandvik. The victory carries extra significance because Sandvik was selected for the Ruka World Cup opener ahead of Iversen, a choice that both Iversen and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo publicly questioned.

With Sunday’s result, the 34‑year‑old has earned a place in the upcoming World Cup 20 km mass start with ski change (skiathlon) in his hometown of Trondheim. Combined with Friday’s win, he is also set to compete in the 10 km free there. Those starts align with Iversen’s longer‑term aim: to secure a 10 km start at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.

The article also notes broader Olympic context and references recent Norwegian discussions about selections and form following the Ruka opener.