Flugstad Østberg took the first Tour de Ski victory

"Flugstad Østberg took the first Tour de Ski victory"

"There never was exciting. "

"Ingvild Flugstad Ostberg won the Tour de Ski – with the biggest he ever. "

"It has been a big dream to win here one day," says the Norwegian. "

"In Charlotte Kalla, Ebba Andersson and Therese Johaugs absence was Ingvild Flugstad Östberg the biggest favorite to take home the Tour de Ski. The Norwegian has been in the lead for the final stage twice before, but both times got beaten by Therese Johaug and Heidi Weng."

"this time there was no one who could stop Flugstad Östberg. The Norwegian went out in 53 seconds ahead of Natalia Neprajeva and two minutes and 13 seconds ahead of Krista Pärmäkoski and there was never any drama. "

"Flugstad Østberg extended his lead and went in the goal the entire two minutes and 42 seconds before the Neprajeva. Pärmäkoski finished in third place, just 13 seconds after the Russian. The Norwegian beats thus Therese Johaugs previous record of two minutes and 20 seconds by 2016. "

"Flugstad Östberg kammande home half a million in prize money and during the tour, taking over the leadership from Johaug in the overall world cup title. "

"– It is incredible. It has been a big dream to win here one day, but the final stage is so difficult and not my best. To cross the finish line first after seven very tough race was amazing, "says Flugstad Östberg and continues:"

" It was very much pain. My legs were already tired when I started the climb. I had to take it step by step. When I saw the finish line, I felt that maybe I could get my dream at hit enter. "

"Moa Molander Kristiansen, who made one of his best races yesterday and ended up in ninth place went out as 13:e racers. 23-year-old was with and fought for a top 10 placement, but ended on a 13th place. Lisa fell called vinsa went on to a strong 14th place and had the eighth best drive."