Øyre Slind was in a class of his own and had a lead of more than five minutes over his competitors midway through the race. – She is doing another “knockout” race, exclaimed news expert Torgeir Bjørn. The Swedish ski star Frida Karlsson was one of those who were not around. She had pole problems up to several times and stated after the race “that she didn’t have the day either”. The Swede finished almost 15 minutes behind (14.50). – This victory has never been threatened for Astrid today, continued Bjørn. Øyre Slind was very pleased after the end of the race, where both the women and men started at the same time. The 34-year-old won by over twelve minutes to the next competitor. – Today I can get some praise, I feel it is deserved. It was a good race, she told news. THE SUPERIOR: Astrid Øyre Slind repeated the feat from last year, and won the long run at Hitra. Photo: Carina Johansen / NTB Draktstunt On the men’s side, it was a Max Novak in unknown colors who started at Hitra. The Swede had dressed in red, white and blue and stated before the race that he would “show respect for the neighboring country.” But in Norwegian colours, Novak acted disrespectfully when he parked his competitors and won the 54 kilometer long roller ski race during Toppidrettsveka. – I wanted public support. So I was forced to camouflage myself, Novak jokingly told news about the costume stunt. – It is absolutely crazy that I, with poor fitness and who was barely in the top 30 at the Scandinavian Cups, can leave the entire field, he continued after the race. Norwegian Gjøran Tefre hung in there for a long time, but was unable to follow Novak when he put in the push just before the end. – Max Novak, that is. What a man, exclaimed news commentator Pål Thomassen when Novak moved before the end. Thus, the Swede repeats the Toppidrettsveka feat from last year and at the same time takes his second victory on Norwegian soil this month. The 26-year-old won the long run during Blinkfestivalen earlier in August, where he also flourished in several arenas. WON AGAIN: As last year, Max Novak won the long run at Hitra. Photo: Martin Riseth / Riseth Sport Media / NTB Klæbo back Johannes Høsflot Klæbo was finally back in competition at Hitra. Trønder has struggled with hamstring problems in recent months, and has had a very limited run-up to the season. The 25-year-old was clear that he would not exert himself too much before the start of the race. – It is completely out of the question. I can’t nail it if I feel it. There are more important things to come, Klæbo said to news. But the ski set looked a bit out of character initially. Klæbo was high up in the field for large parts of the race and also won the first entered sprint. – Klæbo showed that he is still the boss here, said Bjørn. Trønder was still far behind when it came to settling for victory and top positions, and ended up in 40th place in the end. – The body feels good and the fact that you are at the start is a step in the right direction. I would have liked to have helped shape the race here today, but luckily there are a few months until the start of the season, Klæbo said after the race. BACK: Klæbo has stated that he hopes to be able to start in two of the races during Toppidrettsveka, Photo: Fredrik Tombra / news Petter Northug was also far ahead in the field during large parts of the race. In usual style, he showed in front of his competitors and took several leads in the lead. – He really stood out today. He hung in there for a good 40 kilometres, said Bjørn. Northug finished in a respectable 38th place, 2.53 minutes behind Novak.
ttn-69
– Never threatened – news Sport – Sports news, results and broadcasting schedule
