En attendant le dénouement de dimanche, voici les réactions des meilleurs fondeurs du jour :
Marit Bjoergen (NOR)
”I had good skies today. We three are in good shape now but tomorrow will be hard because other girls are getting stronger and stronger all the time. They’ll try attack me but l'm just doing my best and see the results after finish line.”
Charlotte Kalla (SWE)
”My plan for today was to start hard and keep it going. My goal for tomorrow is to have a good feeling on classic technique and just ski relax.”
Vibeke Skofterud (NOR)
”I could get used to being on podium. My plan was to start hard and I´m happy that managed to do that. All Norwegians had very good skies today. Tomorrow we have to work together with Kalla to chase Bjoergen.”
Petter Northug (NOR)
“I want open the race very hard. I was feeling good during the race and got the information by the coaches that Dario is getting tired. Tomorrow, around 120 athletes will hunt me. I will try to keep the same shape for the whole season. After Tour de Ski we will see who will fight for the World Cup.”
Roland Clara (ITA)
“Two races, two podiums. It's incredible for me to be in the podium all the time. Tomorrow I will give my best and try to make the gap closer”
Maurice Manificat (FRA)
“My feelings are good, I hope to finish better and better in Tour De Ski and reach the podium. The race was good but I got a bit tired at the end, luckily also Dario Cologna got tired and I could kept the third place.” (source FIS)
Photo : Nordic Focus