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Bjoergen leads a trio of Norwegian's in Tour de Ski opening prologue
Marit Bjoergen of Norway has won everything in cross-country skiing except the Tour de Ski. She got off to a great start today in the first stage of the 9th FIS Tour de Ski presented by Craft Sportswear winning the opening prologue.
It was another Norwegian sweep of the podium with Heidi Weng in second place +10.7 seconds and in third for her first World Cup podium Ragnhild Haga +12.2 seconds.
Five Norwegian athletes in top 10
Nicole Fessel (GER) was the first non-Norwegian in 5th place
First ever World Cup podium for Ragnhild Haga, NOR
85th World Cup win for Marit Bjørgen
Sadie Bjornsen (USA) has equalled her career best in 7th place
ATHLETE QUOTES
Marit Bjørgen, NOR
It was a very good day. I was focused on the second lap. I felt good and had very good skis. I was surprised to hear I had 10 seconds lead in the finish. I feel I am in a good shape and had a good feeling on the skis.
Heidi Weng, NOR
I am very happy for Ragnhild being on the podium. I was slower at the beginning and then speeded up. I wanted to stay focused also in the downhills not to fall down. Tomorrow Therese will start behind me and I know she will be fast. I will try to go with her and take some seconds on Marit.
Ragnhild Haga, NOR
Today’s performance is more than I expected at. It is absolutely amazing. I felt not so good after the start and i felt I was little be slow at the beginning. I am very happy about the race in overall.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Prologue Ladies 3.2 km Individual Free
1. BJOERGEN Marit NOR 7:53.0
2. WENG Heidi NOR +10.7
3. HAGA Ragnhild NOR +12.2
4. JOHAUG Therese NOR +13.2
5. FESSEL Nicole GER +13.5
Complete results from ladies' prologue HERE.
Tour de Ski Overall Standing Ladies
1. Marit Bjørgen, NOR 7:38.00
2. Heidi Weng, NOR +15.7
3. Ragnhild Haga, NOR +22.2
Complete overall Tour standings for ladies after one stage HERE.
Tour de Ski Sprint Standing Ladies
1. Marit Bjørgen, NOR 0:15
2. Heidi Weng, NOR 0:10
3. Ragnhild Haga, NOR 0:05
Helvetia U23 Ranking Ladies
1. Stina Nilsson, SWE 162 pts
2. Petra Novakova, CZE 75 pts
3. Sofia Henriksson, SWE 51 pts
It was another Norwegian sweep of the podium with Heidi Weng in second place +10.7 seconds and in third for her first World Cup podium Ragnhild Haga +12.2 seconds.
Five Norwegian athletes in top 10
Nicole Fessel (GER) was the first non-Norwegian in 5th place
First ever World Cup podium for Ragnhild Haga, NOR
85th World Cup win for Marit Bjørgen
Sadie Bjornsen (USA) has equalled her career best in 7th place
ATHLETE QUOTES
Marit Bjørgen, NOR
It was a very good day. I was focused on the second lap. I felt good and had very good skis. I was surprised to hear I had 10 seconds lead in the finish. I feel I am in a good shape and had a good feeling on the skis.
Heidi Weng, NOR
I am very happy for Ragnhild being on the podium. I was slower at the beginning and then speeded up. I wanted to stay focused also in the downhills not to fall down. Tomorrow Therese will start behind me and I know she will be fast. I will try to go with her and take some seconds on Marit.
Ragnhild Haga, NOR
Today’s performance is more than I expected at. It is absolutely amazing. I felt not so good after the start and i felt I was little be slow at the beginning. I am very happy about the race in overall.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Prologue Ladies 3.2 km Individual Free
1. BJOERGEN Marit NOR 7:53.0
2. WENG Heidi NOR +10.7
3. HAGA Ragnhild NOR +12.2
4. JOHAUG Therese NOR +13.2
5. FESSEL Nicole GER +13.5
Complete results from ladies' prologue HERE.
Tour de Ski Overall Standing Ladies
1. Marit Bjørgen, NOR 7:38.00
2. Heidi Weng, NOR +15.7
3. Ragnhild Haga, NOR +22.2
Complete overall Tour standings for ladies after one stage HERE.
Tour de Ski Sprint Standing Ladies
1. Marit Bjørgen, NOR 0:15
2. Heidi Weng, NOR 0:10
3. Ragnhild Haga, NOR 0:05
Helvetia U23 Ranking Ladies
1. Stina Nilsson, SWE 162 pts
2. Petra Novakova, CZE 75 pts
3. Sofia Henriksson, SWE 51 pts
Source:fis-ski.com
