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Vad är Vasaloppet?
What is Vasaloppet?
- ✓Världens största längdskidlopp, 90 km mellan Sälen och MoraThe world's largest cross-country ski race, 90 km from Sälen to Mora
- 2Världens största maratonlopp, 42 km genom Stockholms innerstadThe world's largest marathon, 42 km through central Stockholm
- 3Världens största segeltävling, 350 sjömil runt hela GotlandThe world's largest sailing race, 350 nautical miles around Gotland
- 4Världens största cykeltävling, 300 km mellan Malmö och GöteborgThe world's largest cycling race, 300 km from Malmö to Gothenburg
Correct answer: The world's largest cross-country ski race, 90 km from Sälen to Mora
Vasaloppet has been held on the first Sunday of March since 1922, commemorating Gustav Vasa's escape on skis. Cross-country skiing, ice hockey and football are popular sports.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 6. Mediernas roll