David Hofer was the final runner of the Italian team (Pentaphoto) Dietmar Nöckler opened the relay. The Swedish gold medalists shine in the competition

Italy's cross-country skiing relay in fifth place - Sweden wins

The Italian cross-country skiing relay team was denied the big hit - unlike at the 2006 Olympics when the "Azzurri" sensationally won gold - on Sunday in Krasnaya Polyana. Nevertheless, Dietmar Nöckler, Giorgio Di Centa, Roland Clara and David Hofer once again performed respectably and took fifth place behind Sweden, Russia, France and Norway.

16. February 2014

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