Karlsson Wins Historic Women's 50km Gold at Nordic Championships

Frida Karlsson of Sweden triumphed in the inaugural women's 50km mass start at the Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, finishing first and achieving her first individual gold medal at the event. Norwegian skiers Heidi Weng and Therese Johaug took second and third places, while the defending champion, Ebba Andersson, finished fourth after a fall late in the race. This victory marked a historic 'golden sweep' for Sweden, as they secured all six gold medals in women's cross-country events at the championships. The race was characterized by challenging conditions, with deep snow making the competition intense for all participants. Johaug attempted to assert her experience but ultimately fell short, expressing frustration over interactions with Karlsson during the race. Karlsson's emotional win reflects her perseverance, as she noted the difficulty of the conditions and credited her team's support in achieving this milestone.