Rybinsk : Les réactions après les épreuves du jour

Devon Kershaw:

"I’m happy, it’s my first World Cup victory in distance races. I felt very comfortable today, the skis were good and I liked a new course because I am strong now in finish sprint. I did not concentrate at intermediate finishes but still managed to get some points. It is very good we have a strong team – it helps a lot. My today’s win is the win of the whole Canada team"

Ilia Chernousov:

"I’m very glad to be the prize-winner. This is my first podium in this year. The new course was not that good for me as I’m not so good at finish so the only tactic was to work hard in the last uphill and then come what may. I won skiathlon here last year so I’m looking forward for tomorrow’s race."

Tobias Angerer:

"I’m happy to be back here, I like Rybinsk and always race well here. This is my fourth podium out of five races which took place in Demino. I looked for the podium today and did my best. First our team planned not to come here because of the cold weather but then the coaches changed their mind because the athletes wanted to race here and it proved a right decision."

Marit Bjoergen:

"I’m happy to get back the yellow bip. I was in a good shape today and my skis were also very good. Me and Charlotte made a gap and I knew she wag a good sprinter so I had to keep in pace with her. Spectators here are amazing. You feel their support and it’s very important. I’m looking forward for tomorrow’s race because I feel myself really well at the moment. After the Norwegian Championships I stayed three days at home on the sofa to recover and I am happy that I am now back in shape."

Charlotte Kalla:

I’m glad for my second place. I decided I would go relaxed during the whole race but for the last lap. In the last lap I worked hard not only in the last uphill. I felt I was strong enough and we made a gap. I liked the audience here and the place itself is very nice.

Marthe Kristoffersen:

"I’m happy about my podium. It’s my first time in Russia and I like the place very much. The course is good. But it was very cold today so my hands and feets were a bit numb and it wasn’t comfortable of course. But I did my best."

Photo : Nordic Focus