Bolshunov also wins in Klæbo's comeback

The 24-year-old, who was noticed last weekend for his rowdy behavior against the Finn Joni Mäki, won over 15 kilometers in the free technique in Falun, Sweden, just ahead of the Norwegian Simen Hegstad Krüger. His compatriot Sjur Røthe came third on Friday.

Bolshunov's long-term rival Johannes Høsflot Klæbo was also there again for the first time. After his overall victory at the Ruka Triple, the Norwegian withdrew at the start of the season and also forewent the Tour de Ski. He justified his cancellation with the uncertain Corona situation. Made his comeback: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo © APA/afp / FREDRIK SANDBERG

On his comeback, the 24-year-old ended up in 7th place. Klæbo lost just over a minute to the victorious Bolshunov. Best Azzurro was Francesco De Fabiani (25th) on Friday. There was no South Tyrolean at the start. Diggins hits Johaug In the women's race, the American Jessica Diggins surprisingly defeated Norway's top athlete Therese Johaug over ten kilometers in the free technique. Diggins finished 2,1 seconds ahead of her rival, who usually dominates races over this distance. Best Azzurra was Caterina Ganz (39th). Men's 15 km freestyle in Falun Pos Name Country Time 1. Alexander Bolshunov RUS 32.33,3 Minutes 2. Simen Hegstad Kruger NOR +1,8 seconds 3. Sjur Røthe NOR +23,9 4. Hans Christer Holund NOR +25,1 5. Ivan Yakimushkin RUS +51,7 6. Andrew Musgrave GBR +55,5 7. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo NOR 1.01,3 Minutes 25. Francesco De Fabiani* ITA 2.16,6

*Only Azzurro in the top 30 Women's 10 km freestyle in Falun Pos Name Country Time 1. Jessie Diggins USA 23.35,9 Minutes 2. Therese Johaug NOR +2,1 seconds 3. Ebba Andersson SWE +14,6 4. Ragnhild Haga NOR +40,6 5. Heidi weng NOR +41,1

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Bolshunov also wins in Klæbo's comeback

The Russian Alexander Bolshunov has once again proven his exceptional position in the cross-country skiing World Cup.

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