Cross-Country Skiing at the Winter Olympic Games Beijing 2022

[Monzanator 4,196]

2 minutes ago, Vektor said:

So is it completely random when the best athletes start in this event, or do they have some rules about which bibs they can get, like in alpine skiing? 

Even numbers are seeded (best athletes from World Cup) until #60 Nepryaeva. Everything after #60 will be field-fillers & exotic qualifiers.

[FireRun 189]

Even in the first few meters you can see how much better Johaug is than the rest

[Grassmarket 3,239]

Well, Finns competitive so far.

[hckošice 14,331]

okay, time for some walking

[Monzanator 4,196]

1 minute ago, Grassmarket said:

Well, Finns competitive so far.

 

Finns are usually competitive in the classic

[Grassmarket 3,239]

Not going to be Jess Diggins’ day, already shipping time.

[hckošice 14,331]

Nepryaeva with super fast start...

[Monzanator 4,196]

3 minutes ago, Grassmarket said:

Not going to be Jess Diggins’ day, already shipping time.

Diggins is poor in classic. She stands no chance in this style.

[Monzanator 4,196]

Kerttu Niskanen 11 secs ahead of Johaug after 6,3 kms!

[hckošice 14,331]

Niskanen eating Johaug alive