– It was very funny. I wanted to get on the podium again, and today I really felt that I had to fight for it, says Northug to Viaplay after finishing third behind Klæbo and Frenchman Lucas Chanavat in Tuesday’s city sprint in Tallinn. In the semi-final, he broke his pole after a collision with Federico Pellegrino, but made it through to the final as a so-called “lucky loser”. In the final, he came into close contact with Swedish Edvin Anger. – I got some associations with “Head in a pinch”. They have to take a look at that situation, said news’s commentator Jann Post. – It was war – I had to enter a wrestling match with Anger up in the last turn there. I didn’t understand what happened. I just had to get him away and drive down towards my podium. It was war, and that’s how it should be, says Northug to Viaplay. This was the season’s third podium, but the first since December 3- – Funny, at least when I’m competing with the greatest Swede who has ever skied. I decided and thought that there were trails for me, so I just had to fight, smiles Northug. Grandfather on the stands But it was another Trønder who became the man of today, as so many times before. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo was superb in the final, and took his 18th World Cup win of the season. With that, he also rounded up 3.5 million in prize money so far this winter. In addition, he secured the overall victory in the World Cup for the fourth time in his career, and that with a very special spectator present. Most people have heard a lot about grandfather Køre, but grandfather Trygve. – This feels a bit like home turf, my grandfather lives here in Tallinn, so I really wanted to go fast today, and it’s special to have him here to watch me, it’s a cool feeling, says Klæbo in the official victory interview from the International Ski Federation (FIS). – To have him here at 85, looking on. He got here with his cane, it’s a little extra nice to win then, Klæbo elaborates to Viaplay. VNT AGAIN: This is how Johannes Høsflot Klæbo decided in Tallinn. Four straight for Skistad Kristine Stavå’s Skistad also continues its success. The Konnerud runner took his fourth sprint victory in the World Cup. It happened after a dramatic sprint against world champion Jonna Sundling from Sweden. WINNERS: Kristine Stavås Skistad was able to find the victory smile in Tallinn – as in Les Rousses, Drammen and Falun. Photo: Sergei Grits / AP Sundling entered first on the short run, but the Norwegian rival snuck past on the outside. She was so close that news’s commentators warned that the jury had to watch the episode. – I’m guessing Sundling is a bit annoyed at Skistad. The jury will probably have to come in and look at this here, said Jann Post. However, the jury took no action. – It was fun, I’m very happy, says Skistad in the official victory interview. Nadine Fändrich from Switzerland came third in the sprint, which took place in free technique. TOUGH ROOF: There was close contact between Kristine Stavås Skistad and Jonna Sundling on the run in the final.
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Northug in a wrestling match with a Swede when Klæbo won superbly – news Sport – Sports news, results and broadcasting schedule
