The Swedish association confirms it in a press release.
Andersson, together with teammate Frida Karlsson, was the best cross-country skier in the world in this year’s cross-country season. He now he needs to take a little break.
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The 25-year-old was isolated in Beitostølen and has now started his journey home.
– Of course it sounds very boring, and it’s a bit special with such rapid changes – from races and podiums to a positive covid test and home trip. That wasn’t the plan, but now the goal is to heal and come back when I feel ready, she says of the positive test.
The Swedish team have strict covid routines and say they are in control of the situation, to avoid further infections in the team.
In Beitostølen there will be a sprint, a 10km classic and a medley relay.
