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Maiken Caspersen Falla (NOR)
"I was really stressed in the prologue. In the heats I had a better feeling. In the final I had Stina and Hanna behind me and I knew both of them are really fast. I have a big respect for them and I am very happy I could win today. "
Stina Nilsson (SWE)
"I felt pretty good in the prologue but in the end I was missing some seconds which I probably lost after the start. In the heats I found my pace and I could keep all the way through to the final.
In the final, I was not so fast after the start but I am happy to be on the podium again. It is very good for the sport that the battle for the Sprint crystal globe is still going."
Hanna Falk (SWE)
"I had a very good qualification. I tried to fight in every heat. The final was hard but I am happy to be third today. I had a good speed before the last corner but it was always tight there. It was a tough fight between me and Sandra (Ringwald). I’m happy to be third"
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Federico Pellegrino (ITA)
"Today was really good to push hard in the last 100 m. I lost too many races in the past when I was leading almost the whole race. Now, I am older and more experienced and I could use it today. I had really good legs and my skis were perfect.
I know how to win on this course. I wanted so much to win today and take the lead with the most sprint free victories from (Tor Arne) Hetland. I am looking forward to last two sprints of the season."
Gleb Retivykh (RUS)
"I have been waiting quite long for the podium. Last time I was top 3 was in PyeongChang last year. So it feels great to be back. I am not surprised to be second because I knew I could do it. It feels great to be second. I am sharing the podium with 2 great athletes."
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR)
"There were two guys who faster than me today, so that’s fair I was 3rd today. In the final nobody really wanted to take the lead and set the pace. It was not easy to be in the front. In the last uphill it was tough. I had the opportunity but I missed it."
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Photo : Nordic Focus
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