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Charlotte Kalla gets big win in Östersund
Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla has won her first World Cup since Falun in March of 2010. Her winning time of 23:26.1 was enough for a 36.4 second victory over Marit Bjoergen NOR in second place. In third place was Therese Johaug NOR +53.6 back
•Bjoergen clinches Overall World Cup title with second place finish today. Leads by 565 pts with only 4 competitions left.
•Johaug was 3rd in all time points and at the finish
•First World Cup victory for Kalla since Falun 2010.
•Kalla & February 15 - 2010 Olympic Gold 10 km F, 2014 Olympic Gold relay, and 2015 World Cup victory
ATHLETE QUOTES
Charlotte Kalla SWE
It feels great to win a World Cup again. The crowd here in Ostersund was so encouraging. I know the courses here very well and I felt strong. The 15th of February is a special day for me. I won Olympic Gold in Vancouver on this day and again last year in Sochi we won the relay on this day, and now a World Cup win today. I will travel to Falun on Tuesday and prepare for the Skiathlon.
Marit Bjoergen NOR
I didn’t feel as strong today as yesterday. But I am really happy for Charlotte. It is so nice to see her back on top of the podium. It’s great for her and it’s important for the sport, especially with the World Championships here in Sweden.
Therese Johaug NOR
It wasn’t a great day for me today. I didn’t feel like I could find my best gear, but it’s ok. I have just come from altitude so I never know how I will feel right away. I still have time to get ready for the Skiathlon next week. I was in good shape before we went to Seiser Alm and it was a good camp so I am confident that I will be in good shape for Falun.
OFFICIAL RESULTS - LADIES 10 km Free
1. Charlotte Kalla SWE 23:26.1
2. Marit Bjoergen NOR +36.4
3. Therese Johaug NOR +53.6
OVERALL WORLD CUP STANDINGS
1. Marit Bjoergen NOR 1768 pts
2. Therese Johaug NOR 1203 pts
3. Heidi Weng NOR 1093 pts
OVERALL DISTANCE STANDINGS
1. Marit Bjoergen NOR 718 pts
2. Therese Johaug NOR 672 pts
3. Heidi Weng NOR 541 pts
HELVETIA U23 STANDINGS
1. Stina Nilsson SWE 382 pts
2. Teresa Stadlober AUT 245 pts
3. Nathalie Von Siebenthal 110 pts
•Bjoergen clinches Overall World Cup title with second place finish today. Leads by 565 pts with only 4 competitions left.
•Johaug was 3rd in all time points and at the finish
•First World Cup victory for Kalla since Falun 2010.
•Kalla & February 15 - 2010 Olympic Gold 10 km F, 2014 Olympic Gold relay, and 2015 World Cup victory
ATHLETE QUOTES
Charlotte Kalla SWE
It feels great to win a World Cup again. The crowd here in Ostersund was so encouraging. I know the courses here very well and I felt strong. The 15th of February is a special day for me. I won Olympic Gold in Vancouver on this day and again last year in Sochi we won the relay on this day, and now a World Cup win today. I will travel to Falun on Tuesday and prepare for the Skiathlon.
Marit Bjoergen NOR
I didn’t feel as strong today as yesterday. But I am really happy for Charlotte. It is so nice to see her back on top of the podium. It’s great for her and it’s important for the sport, especially with the World Championships here in Sweden.
Therese Johaug NOR
It wasn’t a great day for me today. I didn’t feel like I could find my best gear, but it’s ok. I have just come from altitude so I never know how I will feel right away. I still have time to get ready for the Skiathlon next week. I was in good shape before we went to Seiser Alm and it was a good camp so I am confident that I will be in good shape for Falun.
OFFICIAL RESULTS - LADIES 10 km Free
1. Charlotte Kalla SWE 23:26.1
2. Marit Bjoergen NOR +36.4
3. Therese Johaug NOR +53.6
OVERALL WORLD CUP STANDINGS
1. Marit Bjoergen NOR 1768 pts
2. Therese Johaug NOR 1203 pts
3. Heidi Weng NOR 1093 pts
OVERALL DISTANCE STANDINGS
1. Marit Bjoergen NOR 718 pts
2. Therese Johaug NOR 672 pts
3. Heidi Weng NOR 541 pts
HELVETIA U23 STANDINGS
1. Stina Nilsson SWE 382 pts
2. Teresa Stadlober AUT 245 pts
3. Nathalie Von Siebenthal 110 pts
Source: fis-ski.com
