Two old hands cheer in Langtaufers

Tord Asle Gjerdaelen was in top form and didn't give his competition the slightest chance. Even overall leader Max Novak couldn't hold a candle to the Norwegian. According to his own statements, the old hand did not necessarily expect the victory: “I came here today to prepare in the mountains. I didn't think I would win. I figured...whatever happens, happens.” Lorenzo Busin was the best Azzurro in the field with 43rd place. Francesco Ferrari (49th), Manuel Amhof (51st), Stefano Mich (63rd), Christian Lorenzi (70th) and Emanuele Bosin (72nd) also had to be content with one of the lower places. Johansson celebrates after the final spurt In the women's race, Ida Dahl was ahead for a long time and was already reaching for victory. But the Swede was intercepted in the last few meters by her experienced compatriot Britta Johansson Norgren. This means that the 39-year-old remains at the top of the overall ranking even after the fifth stage of the season. “Today's race went really well, the last part is very hard and I was very tired, but today the skis were perfectly prepared and I was in top shape. “I’m very happy with myself and my performance,” said a relieved Johansson after the race. Chiara Caminada was the only Italian in the starting field and fought her way to 29th place. On Sunday the amateurs can also prove themselves in Langtaufers. In the open race you can choose between a 33km and a 23km distance, both of which are completed using classic technique. The start and finish are in Melag. The races are held as mass starts. Some professionals will also be there again; a “Visma Challenger” race is on the program for them. You have to cover the longer distance of 33 km. It starts at 10 a.m.

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Two old hands cheer in Langtaufers

The races of the Visma Ski Classics (10km individual starts) took place on Saturday against a fantastic backdrop as part of the “La Venosta” in Langtaufers. Two veterans took the crown.

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