Cross-country: Alvar Myhlback’s bold message before the sprint final: “Not afraid”

Swedish cross-country prospect Alvar Myhlback has firmly announced himself on the World Cup stage.

Following his third place in the sprint in Trondheim last weekend, the 19‑year‑old says he is ready to challenge Norway’s leading sprinters. “I’m not afraid,” he says in the SVT series “Utan filter – längdlandslaget mot OS.”

His podium has caused some concern in the Norwegian camp. “He is an exceptional talent,” says Norway’s national team coach Kristian Skrødal.

The piece highlights Myhlback’s confidence ahead of the sprint final against the Norwegians and directs viewers to the full episode of the behind‑the‑scenes series about Sweden’s national team on the road to the Olympics.