The longest ski race in the world celebrates its 100th anniversary
Vasaloppet, 90 kilometres long, is the oldest and biggest ski race in the world. The first race, between Sälen and Mora, took place in 1922. Since then 1.6 million skiers have crossed the finishing-line in Mora.
Mora • Publicerad 18 februari 2022
The first Vasaloppet was made by Gustav Eriksson in 1521. He was trying to flee from the Danish king, but stopped in Mora and returned to Sälen, where he led the revolt against the Danes.
Gustav Eriksson became Sweden's first king, under the name of Gustav Vasa.
See the film ”Gustav Vasa's adventures in Dalarna” in SVT's Open Archive. It was shown for the first time in 1971.
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