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A noter que Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo est devenu avec 7 succès le nouveau recordman des victoires en coupe du monde sur la période "avant Noël".

Northug en 2012 et Sundby en 2016 totalisaient 6 victoires.

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Marit Bjoergen (NOR) "After my performance yesterday I was not quite sure where my shape was. But my plan was to close the gap on Charlotte by the end of the first lap, which I did. It is great to win again and head to Christmas break with a victory. I will not compete until the Norwegian championships."

Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg (NOR)
"It was a great team effort from the Norwegian team. Charlotte seemed to be struggling little bit with the grip. When we caught her we tried to keep the pace high. I felt amazing today. I had great skis and my shape is where it should be.

I was little bit upset that yesterday I did not ski according to my plan. But today was great."

Heidi Weng (NOR)
"It was a great Norwegian day today. I felt little bit tired after yesterday. I wanted to ski fast and keep the pace with Marit and Ingvild. I am happy I finished on the podium."

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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR) "I’m happy to back on the podium. My plan was to go out hard from the beginning to close the gap. It worked very well. When I was together with the group I was confident I could ski for a podium. I wanted to decide the race little bit before the stadium." 

Sergey Ustiugov (RUS) "I felt good today. My plan was not to start too fast but to ski at a steady pace. I was waiting to see if I am able to close the gap on the leaders or if the group behind me catches me.

My plan in anyway was to be in the front and fight for a good position in the last lap. Johannes seemed he is never tired. He played with us like with small kids. He was in impressive shape again."

Alexey Poltoranin (KAZ) "I’m so happy. It has been 2 years since I was on the podium last time. I was working hard with Dario (Cologna) and Alexander (Bessmertnykh). Dario did a great job in the first two laps. I was fast faster on the last two uphillls.

I still have some work to do to be able to beat Sergey and Johannes, but I am getting there."

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Photo : Nordic Focus

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