It was a day to remember at the 2025 Vasaloppet. Alvar Myhlback, only 18 years and 345 days old, won the men’s race and became the youngest ever to claim victory, in an unforgettable sprint finish against none other than Emil Persson, who crossed the line just one second behind in second place.

Nu ska Sveriges ”Äkta Skidhjältar” prisas – ett nyinstiftat pris av Emil Persson och Betssons idrottsfond. Priset syftar till att hylla...