20 January 2024 at 11:14 New Klæbo downturn – wrecks itself about anchorman – It’s just bad. Not much else to say, says Johannes Høsflot Klæbo to news after 17th place in Saturday’s 20 kilometer classic joint start. In idyllic winter conditions in German Oberhof with fresh snow and cold winter weather, Klæbo was to fight back after Friday’s semi-final exit in the classic sprint. But when Finland’s Iivo Niskanen really accelerated two kilometers before the finish line, the Trønder couldn’t keep up. Now Klæbo himself is scrapping as anchorman before Sunday’s relay. – I need competitions to get back in shape. I don’t think I’ll be doing any final stages tomorrow. I think we should send someone else out there, says Klæbo. – I have to have something less decisive, because my form is not very good, continues the 27-year-old. On the long run, compatriot Erik Valnes was superior, but Valnes is not interested in Sunday’s final stage. – My favorite is classic, so preferably a first stage for me. We’ll see. I’m not completely hopeless at skating, but I hope it loosens up a bit for Johannes after two races, says Valnes to news. Valnes, who received a yellow card during the race for skating, nevertheless followed up Friday’s sprint victory with his second victory in two days. Behind Valnes followed three Norwegians. Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget was second, Pål Golberg third, while Mattis Stenshagen was fourth.
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