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Source / Conférence de presse FIS :
Marit Bjoergen (NOR)
"I knew I was in a good shape. For sure today there were difficult conditions but after yesterday we all wanted to show the best today. I am 2 seconds behind Charlotte. I have done some very good competitions here in Ruka. It was tighter today but I am looking forward to tomorrow."
Charlotte Kalla (SWE)
"It’s great to compete when you feel good and can keep the speed. Marit was very strong today and it will be very difficult tomorrow. I will do everything I can to stay in front.
Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg (NOR)
"The plan was to start carefully and have things under control. It was not easy conditions today. I was hoping I had good skis. I had a very good finish. Marit was very strong. I am especially happy with 2nd place after yesterday. "
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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR)
"I was surprised myself. My plan was to open hard. When you fight for the World Cup victory, you try to give everything."
Didrik Toenseth (NOR)
"It’s unbelievable what Johannes did today, having raced four sprint rounds yesterday."
Iivo Niskanen (FIN)
"It was a difficult competition and it was not easy to pick the right skis. Looking at the whole mini-tour 3rd place today is good. I am still not where I would like to be, there are some good things but also some things I have to improve for the Games."
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Photo : Nordic Focus
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