Moa Ilar the big Swedish hope in the pursuit in Tour de Ski

Moa Ilar the big Swedish hope in the pursuit in Tour de Ski

Originally published in Sveriges Radio (Radiosporten) on January 01, 2026

The fourth of six stages in the Tour de Ski will be decided today — a pursuit race in Toblach. Moa Ilar is the big Swedish hope going into the start. She sits third overall in the general classification, ten seconds behind Astrid Øyre Slind and 50 seconds behind leader Jessie Diggins, so today’s format is a pursuit.

Radiosporten expert Torgny Mogren commented: “Moa Ilar must try to get in contact with Astrid Øyre Slind, then it could be a good ride. Then maybe they can put pressure on Diggins.”

The men start first in the 20-kilometre race in Toblach. Radiosporten will broadcast live coverage on P4 from 10:33.

(Original Swedish article: Sveriges Radio / Radiosporten.)