Cross-Country Skiing FIS World Cup 2017 - 2018

[Kirkpatrick 144]

Enjoyed yesterday's races. Though, would've preferred that TV coverage included more intermediate times for more skiiers, and less starters showing.

[hckošice 16,641]

Stage 9 in Drammen (NOR)

March 7th, 2018

 

 

Sprint Classical Mens (9/10)

1. Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo , 2. Eirik Brandsdal and 3. Alexander Bolshunov

 

 

Full Results HERE

 

Video Highlights

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

Sprint Classical Womens (9/10)

1. Maiken Caspersen Falla 2. Stina Nilsson and 3. Jessica Diggins  

 

 

Full Results HERE

 

Video Highlights

Spoiler

 

 

 

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Closing in on the finish in the 50k in Oslo

 

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Photo finish after 50k 

 

Cologna edges out Sundby by what looked like a picometre or something

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Always nice to see these somewhat awkward conversations with king Harald 

[hckošice 16,641]

Stage 10 in Oslo (NOR)

March 10th, 2018

 

 

50km Mass Start Freestyle Mens (15/17)

1. Dario Cologna 2:01:48.1, 2. Martin Johnsrud Sundby  2:01:48.1 and 3. Maxim Vylegzhanin 2:01:49.2

 

 

Full Results HERE

 

Video Highlights

Spoiler

 

 

[Kirkpatrick 144]

Sorry for perhaps a silly question, still a bit of a newbie about cross-country skiing, but what's with giving points for sprint in 30/50 km races?

[Agger 1,843]

7 minutes ago, Kirkpatrick said:

Sorry for perhaps a silly question, still a bit of a newbie about cross-country skiing, but what's with giving points for sprint in 30/50 km races?

 

I'm not completely sure, but I guess it's about trying to prevent a boring race where it's just a bunch staying together.

[heywoodu 16,468]

24 minutes ago, Kirkpatrick said:

Sorry for perhaps a silly question, still a bit of a newbie about cross-country skiing, but what's with giving points for sprint in 30/50 km races?

If I'm not mistaken there's some sort of bonus for the athlete who gets the most points (not sure if that's in one race or throughout the season though). 

[Kirkpatrick 144]

Thanks, it does sound a bit reasonable, though not sure how much more excitement they bring to the race.

 

Didn't miss them a bit at Olympics!